Bittergreen CSP-990 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #87704C, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paddle Wheel from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #87704C · CSP-990
Bittergreen
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bittergreen Technical Profile
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Bittergreen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bittergreen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBittergreen
Nearly identical
PPGPaddle Wheel
Paddle Wheel
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Freesia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rutherford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Schindler Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Library Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Grecian Helmet
Valspar
Very similar
Alchemical Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shaker Peg
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Green Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bittergreen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bittergreen
#87704C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#969C6A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bittergreen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bittergreen 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Bittergreen.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bittergreen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bittergreen have?
Bittergreen by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bittergreen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bittergreen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bittergreen are Paddle Wheel by PPG (a near-identical match), Golden Freesia by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Rutherford by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bittergreen'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 Bittergreen?
Bittergreen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Bittergreen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.