Always Avocado 90YY 40/158 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ACAE91, LRV 41 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Estate Sale from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ACAE91 · 90YY 40/158
Always Avocado
41%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Always Avocado Technical Profile
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Always Avocado in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Always Avocado in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAlways Avocado
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEstate Sale
Estate Sale
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spring Walk
Behr
Nearly identical
Almost Sage
Kilz
Nearly identical
Majolica Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hazy Jade
Valspar
Nearly identical
That'S Atomic
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
Portsmouth Olive
Vista Paint
Very similar
Refuge Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Rediscover
Hirshfield's
Very similar
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Always Avocado
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Always Avocado
#ACAE91
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Always Avocado
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Always Avocado 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Always Avocado.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Always Avocado — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Always Avocado have?
Always Avocado by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Always Avocado in your own space before committing.
What colors match Always Avocado from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Always Avocado are Estate Sale by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spring Walk by Behr (a near-identical match), Almost Sage by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Always Avocado'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 Always Avocado?
Always Avocado has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Always Avocado's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.