Bleached Spruce 1223-4 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BAD7AE, estimated 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.
PPG · #BAD7AE · 1223-4
Bleached Spruce
62%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bleached Spruce Technical Profile
HEX Code#BAD7AE
RGB186, 215, 174
Estimated LRV62.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Bleached Spruce
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bleached Spruce
#BAD7AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84AE8D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Bleached Spruce 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bleached Spruce from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bleached Spruce are Flower Stem by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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