Chinese Jade PPU10-09 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CBD1BB, LRV 62 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Palo Verde from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBD1BB · PPU10-09
Chinese Jade
62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Chinese Jade Technical Profile
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Chinese Jade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chinese Jade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrChinese Jade
Nearly identical
KilzPalo Verde
Palo Verde
Kilz
Nearly identical
Budding Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Glass .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Spearmint Shale
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hawthorne
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Water Magic
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Perspective
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Spooky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Acanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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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 sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chinese Jade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chinese Jade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chinese Jade are Palo Verde by Kilz (a near-identical match), Budding Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soft Sage by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chinese Jade's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Chinese Jade?
Chinese Jade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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.