Ref. #BAB583 · TB-89
Vintage Green
45%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Vintage Green Technical Profile
What color is Vintage Green? It's a medium warm beige with the hex code #BAB583. Colors similar to Vintage Green include Behr Oat Field, Sherwin-Williams Baby Bok Choy, PPG Cress Green. Vintage Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 45 gives Vintage Green depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Vintage Green pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Vintage Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vintage Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vintage Green
#BAB583
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vintage Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vintage 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 Vintage Green.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Vintage Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vintage Green have?
Vintage Green by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Vintage Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Oat Field by Behr (#BDB783), Baby Bok Choy by Sherwin-Williams (#BBB98A), Cress Green by PPG (#BCB58A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Vintage Green?
Vintage Green has an LRV of 45.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Vintage Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.