Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Indolent Green |
| SKU | 223-5DB |
| Hex | #988E45 |
| RGB | 152, 142, 69 |
| HSL | 53°, 38%, 43% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Indolent Green
Indolent Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Indolent Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Indolent Green within Dutch Boy'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 #988E45 in HSL space. Pair Indolent 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.
Dutch Boy Indolent Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Indolent 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 Dutch Boy 223-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Indolent Green
The closest Behr equivalent of Indolent Green is Retro Avocado (PPU9-03). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Behr is your counter, order Retro Avocado and you'll get the same color. See the full Retro Avocado swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Indolent Green
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Jalapeno (DE5489), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Indolent Green without repainting risk. See the full Jalapeno swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Indolent Green
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Off the Grid (PPG1110-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Indolent Green without repainting risk. See the full Off the Grid swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Indolent Green
At Valspar, the closest color to Indolent Green is Crushed Oregano (6007-6C) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28.5 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crushed Oregano swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Indolent Green
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Indolent Green is Tupelo Tree (SW 6417) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tupelo Tree swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Indolent Green
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Indolent Green is Olive Moss (2147-20) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Moss swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Indolent Green
At Kompozit, the closest color to Indolent Green is Martina Olive (0795) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Martina Olive swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Indolent Green
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Indolent Green is Martina Olive (0795) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Martina Olive swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Indolent Green
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Indolent Green. The nearest is Komodo (C2-664) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Komodo swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Indolent Green
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Indolent Green — the nearest deck color, Olive (NO. 13), is clearly different (ΔE 10.56). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 223-5DB instead. See the full Olive swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Indolent Green
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Indolent Green — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 11.17). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 223-5DB instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Indolent Green
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Indolent Green — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 11.74). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 223-5DB instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Indolent Green
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Indolent Green — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 12.06). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 223-5DB instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →