Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Swamp Grass |
| SKU | 322-5DB |
| Hex | #9C8B55 |
| RGB | 156, 139, 85 |
| HSL | 46°, 29%, 47% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Swamp Grass
Swamp Grass sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Swamp Grass 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.
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Valspar
Kompozit
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Swamp Grass 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 #9C8B55 in HSL space. Pair Swamp Grass 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 Swamp Grass Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Swamp Grass 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 322-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Swamp Grass
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Swamp Grass is Safari Scene (PPG11-06). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Safari Scene and you'll get the same color. See the full Safari Scene swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Swamp Grass
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Serpentine (DE5502), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Swamp Grass without repainting risk. See the full Serpentine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Swamp Grass
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Swamp Grass is Thyme (2148-20) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thyme swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Swamp Grass
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Swamp Grass is Komodo (C2-664) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Komodo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Swamp Grass
At Valspar, the closest color to Swamp Grass is Rolling Prairie (6007-4B) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.2 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rolling Prairie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Swamp Grass
At Kompozit, the closest color to Swamp Grass is Sabo Garden (0402) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sabo Garden swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Swamp Grass
At Behr, the closest color to Swamp Grass is Garden Salt Green (S320-6) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Salt Green swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Swamp Grass
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Swamp Grass is Tupelo Tree (SW 6417) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tupelo Tree swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Swamp Grass
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Swamp Grass. The nearest is Sabo Garden (0402) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sabo Garden swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Swamp Grass
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Swamp Grass — the nearest deck color, Drab (NO. 41), is clearly different (ΔE 7.58). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 322-5DB instead. See the full Drab swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Swamp Grass
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Swamp Grass — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 7.75). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 322-5DB instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Swamp Grass
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Swamp Grass — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 9.97). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 322-5DB instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Swamp Grass
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Swamp Grass — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 13.51). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 322-5DB instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →