Blarney Stone 1226-7 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #027944, LRV 14 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is 4 Leaf Clover from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #027944 · 1226-7
Blarney Stone
14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Blarney Stone Technical Profile
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Blarney Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blarney Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlarney Stone
Nearly identical
Dutch Boy4 Leaf Clover
4 Leaf Clover
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cactus Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Forever Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Forest Rain
Behr
Very similar
Greenbelt
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Charmed Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Signal Green
RAL
Very similar
Magical Hummingbird
Kilz
Very similar
Tingle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Thrive .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Luscious Green
Valspar
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blarney Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blarney Stone
#027944
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#24848A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blarney Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blarney Stone 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
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More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blarney Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blarney Stone have?
Blarney Stone 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 Blarney Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blarney Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blarney Stone are 4 Leaf Clover by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cactus Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Forever Green by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blarney Stone'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 Blarney Stone?
Blarney Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blarney Stone's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.