Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Belize Green |
| SKU | DEC782 |
| Hex | #B9C3B3 |
| RGB | 185, 195, 179 |
| HSL | 97°, 12%, 73% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Dunn-Edwards Belize Green
Belize Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Belize Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Belize Green within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B9C3B3 in HSL space. Pair Belize Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Belize Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Belize Green from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEC782 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Belize Green
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Belize Green is Contented (SW 6191) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Contented swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Belize Green
Behr's nearest match is Summer Green (PPU11-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Belize Green without repainting risk. See the full Summer Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Belize Green
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Belize Green is Antique Jade (465). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Antique Jade and you'll get the same color. See the full Antique Jade swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Belize Green
Valspar's nearest match is Cottage Charm (V098-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53.7 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Belize Green without repainting risk. See the full Cottage Charm swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Belize Green
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Balsam (PPG1128-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Belize Green without repainting risk. See the full Balsam swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Belize Green
At Glidden, the closest color to Belize Green is Balsam (PPG1128-4) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balsam swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Belize Green
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Belize Green. The nearest is Frosted Olive (425-2DB) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frosted Olive swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Belize Green
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Belize Green is Contented (HGSW 3256) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Contented swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Belize Green
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Belize Green is Clean Lines (JG-56) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clean Lines swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Belize Green
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Belize Green is Mizzle (NO. 266) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mizzle swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Belize Green
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Belize Green is Arbor Vitae (0427) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arbor Vitae swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Belize Green
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Belize Green is Arbor Vitae (0427) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arbor Vitae swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Belize Green
At Rodda, the closest color to Belize Green is Ice Breaker (R067) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ice Breaker swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Belize Green
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Belize Green. The nearest is Dewdrop (C2-961) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dewdrop swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Belize Green
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Belize Green. The nearest is Paris Grey (PARIS GREY) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paris Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Belize Green
At Kompozit, the closest color to Belize Green is Arbor Vitae (0427) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arbor Vitae swatch →