Ref. #C9E0C5 · RG190-02
Budding Green
70%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Budding Green Technical Profile
What color is Budding Green? It's a light cool green with the hex code #C9E0C5. Colors similar to Budding Green include PPG Dreamcatcher, Dunn-Edwards Soft Moss, Benjamin Moore Pistachio. Budding Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Budding Green reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Budding Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Budding Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Dreamcatcher by PPG (#C8DFC3), Soft Moss by Dunn-Edwards (#CCE1C7), Pistachio by Benjamin Moore (#CAE3C6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Budding Green?
Budding Green has an LRV of 69.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.