Ref. #DCDDB8 · 1119-3
Beach Grass
70%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Beach Grass Technical Profile
What color is Beach Grass? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #DCDDB8. Colors similar to Beach Grass include Farrow & Ball Green Ground, Vista Paint Forest Found, Hirshfield's Forest Found. Beach Grass has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Beach Grass 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 crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Beach Grass reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Beach Grass
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beach Grass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beach Grass
#DCDDB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#98AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beach Grass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beach Grass 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 Beach Grass.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beach Grass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beach Grass have?
Beach Grass by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Beach Grass from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Ground by Farrow & Ball (#DBDAB6), Forest Found by Vista Paint (#E0DFB8), Forest Found by Hirshfield's (#E1DFBB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Beach Grass?
Beach Grass has an LRV of 70.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Beach Grass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.