Be Spontaneous 1221-6 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A5CB66, LRV 52 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Lime from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5CB66 · 1221-6
Be Spontaneous
52%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Be Spontaneous Technical Profile
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Be Spontaneous in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Be Spontaneous in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBe Spontaneous
Nearly identical
ValsparSpring Lime
Spring Lime
Valspar
Nearly identical
Springhill Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Jungle Floor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fresh Guacamole
Behr
Nearly identical
Wonder Woods
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cabbage Patch
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wonder Woods
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Green Flash
Kilz
Very similar
Thrive .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lime Rickey
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Green Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Be Spontaneous
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Be Spontaneous
#A5CB66
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#82B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Be Spontaneous
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Be Spontaneous 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 Be Spontaneous.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Be Spontaneous — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Be Spontaneous have?
Be Spontaneous by PPG 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 Be Spontaneous in your own space before committing.
What colors match Be Spontaneous from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Be Spontaneous are Spring Lime by Valspar (a near-identical match), Springhill Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Jungle Floor by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Be Spontaneous'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 Be Spontaneous?
Be Spontaneous has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.7, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Be Spontaneous's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.