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Ref. #BAD7AE · 1223-4

Bleached Spruce

62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Bleached Spruce 1223-4 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BAD7AE, LRV 62 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flower Stem from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bleached Spruce Technical Profile

HEX Code#BAD7AE
RGB186, 215, 174
LRV62.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandPPG

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Bleached Spruce in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bleached Spruce in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGBleached Spruce
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFlower Stem

Flower Stem

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Graceful Flower

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Hedged Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Urban Nature

Behr

Very similar

Jaded Lime

Valspar

Very similar

Graceful Flower

Vista Paint

Very similar

Honeydew

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Wild Lettuce

Kilz

Very similar

Jardin

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Thrive .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pastel Green

RAL

Visible difference

Whirlybird

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bleached Spruce

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bleached Spruce

#BAD7AE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#84AE8D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bleached Spruce

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Jardin

Complement

Sea Lavender

Bleached Spruce Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Afternoon Martini Olive

Pop

Hopscotch

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Evening Emerald

Pop

Bell Heather

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Imperial Purple

Pop

Grape Popsicle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Bleached Spruce.

Miami Grass

PPG · 30GY 61/245

#BDD6AA

Green Garland

PPG · 10GY 59/218

#C5D1A8

Spring Field

PPG · 10GY 56/184

#C3CCAA

Window Garden Green

PPG · 50GY 69/306

#B9E6B2

Pastorale Jade

PPG · 70GY 65/166

#BDDBC2

Frond Green

PPG · 50GY 51/141

#B2C4AE

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Villa Grove

Vista Paint · 7691

#D7E1C8

Urban Nature

Behr · S380-3

#BAD0A8

Peas in a Pod

Dunn-Edwards · DE5586

#7B9459

Grape Leaves

Behr · 400D-6

#89A833

Paradise Sky

Behr · P470-4

#70FED2

Kenden Gardens

Dutch Boy · 227-7DB

#4B5D3B

Bleached Spruce — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bleached Spruce have?
Bleached Spruce 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 Bleached Spruce in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bleached Spruce from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bleached Spruce are Flower Stem by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Graceful Flower by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Hedged Green by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bleached Spruce'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 Bleached Spruce?
Bleached Spruce has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.1, 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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