Budding Green RG190-02 is a green paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C9E0C5, estimated LRV 70 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dreamcatcher from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #C9E0C5 · RG190-02
Budding Green
70%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Budding Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9E0C5
RGB201, 224, 197
Estimated LRV69.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandKilz
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#C8DFC3
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#CCE1C7
Close digital match
Pistachio
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#CAE3C6
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Jocular Green
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#CCE2CA
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Chayote
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#C7E2C6
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#CCDFC4
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East of Eden
Vista Paint
#C9DDBD
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Colors That Work With Budding Green
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Budding Green
#C9E0C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD93
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Budding Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Budding Green 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
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Budding Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Budding Green have?
Budding Green by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Budding Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Budding Green are Dreamcatcher by PPG (a close digital match), Soft Moss by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Pistachio by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Budding Green'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 Budding Green?
Budding Green has a estimated lightness value of 69.8, 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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