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Ref. #D4EDE6 · 1232-2

Cascade

80%LRV Value
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Cascade 1232-2 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D4EDE6, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Mint from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cascade Technical Profile

HEX Code#D4EDE6
RGB212, 237, 230
LRV80.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygreen
BrandPPG

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Cascade in Every Brand

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

PPGCascade
Nearly identical
BehrSoft Mint

Soft Mint

Behr

Nearly identical

Glorianna

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Mint Whisper

Valspar

Nearly identical

Lite Retro Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Water .01

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Baby Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Air of Mint

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Bay Green

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Embellished Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Misty Morning

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cascade

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cascade

#D4EDE6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#80A7B2

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cascade

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Plateau

Complement

Lighthearted Pink

Cascade Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Emerald City

Pop

Green Pear

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Totally Teal

Pop

Tutti Frutti

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Regal Purple

Pop

California Wine

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Cascade.

Blue Phlox

PPG · 58BB 33/270

#D2E6E8

Sublime Lime

PPG · 90GY 83/114

#D9F1E2

Snow Shadow Blue

PPG · 50BG 76/068

#D6E5EC

Blue Ice Age

PPG · 69BG 77/076

#D6E5F0

Winterscape Blue

PPG · 30BG 76/107

#CCE6EF

Cloud Nine Blue

PPG · 30BG 72/034

#D8DFE2

More green colors from other brands

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

Sweet Honeydew Melon

Benjamin Moore · 2033-70

#E4F7E6

Sweet Midori

Behr · 420B-5

#99F31B

Golf Course

Dunn-Edwards · DE5601

#5A9E4B

Crisped Green

Dutch Boy · 229-4DB

#90BC8A

Pale Jade

Dunn-Edwards · DE5681

#A2EBD8

Silent Breath

Dunn-Edwards · DE5714

#E9F1EC

Cascade — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cascade have?
Cascade by PPG has a neutral 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 Cascade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cascade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cascade are Soft Mint by Behr (a near-identical match), Glorianna by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mint Whisper by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cascade'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 Cascade?
Cascade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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