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.
Ref. #BAD7AE · 1223-4
Bleached Spruce
62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bleached Spruce Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Bleached Spruce.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bleached Spruce's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.