Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Mulligan |
| SKU | 228-6DB |
| Hex | #406F46 |
| RGB | 64, 111, 70 |
| HSL | 128°, 27%, 34% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Dutch Boy Mulligan
With an LRV of 13, Mulligan is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Mulligan works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
8 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Mulligan 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 #406F46 in HSL space. Pair Mulligan 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 Mulligan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mulligan 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 228-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mulligan
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mulligan. The nearest is Cilantro (SW 6453) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cilantro swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mulligan
At Behr, the closest color to Mulligan is Trailing Vine (S390-7) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trailing Vine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mulligan
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mulligan is Cat's Eye (2036-10) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Eye swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mulligan
Valspar has no exact twin of Mulligan. The nearest is Deep Mint (6001-8C) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.1 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Mint swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mulligan
Glidden has no exact twin of Mulligan. The nearest is Emerald City (PPG13-32) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emerald City swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mulligan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mulligan. The nearest is Chopped Cilantro (HGSW 2272) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chopped Cilantro swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mulligan
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Mulligan. The nearest is Verdigris Green (DEFD36) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verdigris Green swatch →