Budding Green RG190-02 is a green paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C9E0C5, 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.
Ref. #C9E0C5 · RG190-02
Budding Green
70%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Budding Green Technical Profile
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Budding Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Budding Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBudding Green
Nearly identical
PPGDreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher
PPG
Nearly identical
Soft Moss
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pistachio
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chayote
Behr
Nearly identical
Crocodile Dreams
Valspar
Nearly identical
East of Eden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Scottish Glenn
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Vineyard Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Budding Green
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
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Budding Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Budding Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Budding Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Budding Green are Dreamcatcher by PPG (a near-identical match), Soft Moss by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pistachio by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Budding Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.