Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Mulligan |
| SKU | 228-6DB |
| Hex | #406F46 |
| RGB | 64, 111, 70 |
| HSL | 128°, 27%, 34% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| 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 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 green from that brand.
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mulligan
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulligan — the nearest deck color, Jungle Adventure (0739), is clearly different (ΔE 5.02). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 228-6DB instead. See the full Jungle Adventure swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mulligan
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulligan — the nearest deck color, Country Club (PPG1139-6), is clearly different (ΔE 5.1). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 228-6DB instead. See the full Country Club swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mulligan
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulligan — the nearest deck color, Jungle Adventure (0739), is clearly different (ΔE 5.37). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 228-6DB instead. See the full Jungle Adventure swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mulligan
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulligan — the nearest deck color, Aspen Leaf (JG-71), is clearly different (ΔE 8.17). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 228-6DB instead. See the full Aspen Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mulligan
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulligan — the nearest deck color, Foliage (C2-661), is clearly different (ΔE 10.14). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 228-6DB instead. See the full Foliage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mulligan
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulligan — the nearest deck color, Bancha (NO. 298), is clearly different (ΔE 12.34). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 228-6DB instead. See the full Bancha swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mulligan
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulligan — the nearest deck color, Current Mood (PNT100-DP-51), is clearly different (ΔE 15.04). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 228-6DB instead. See the full Current Mood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mulligan
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mulligan — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 27.68). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 228-6DB instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →