Ref. #CBD1BB · PPU10-09
Chinese Jade
62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Chinese Jade Technical Profile
What color is Chinese Jade? It's a light warm neutral with the hex code #CBD1BB. Colors similar to Chinese Jade include Kilz Palo Verde, Benjamin Moore Budding Green, Colorhouse Glass .02. Chinese Jade has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Chinese Jade sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Chinese Jade pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Chinese Jade
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chinese Jade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chinese Jade
#CBD1BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chinese Jade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chinese Jade Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Chinese Jade.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chinese Jade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chinese Jade have?
Chinese Jade by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Chinese Jade from other brands?
The closest matches are Palo Verde by Kilz (#CED3BC), Budding Green by Benjamin Moore (#C9D1B8), Glass .02 by Colorhouse (#C9CFB5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Chinese Jade?
Chinese Jade has an LRV of 61.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chinese Jade's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.