Ref. #89B386 · 1131-5
Chatty Cricket
39%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Chatty Cricket Technical Profile
What color is Chatty Cricket? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #89B386. Colors similar to Chatty Cricket include Valspar Green Goddess, Behr Bitter Sage, Colorhouse Thrive .05. Chatty Cricket has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 39 gives Chatty Cricket depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Chatty Cricket
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chatty Cricket
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chatty Cricket
#89B386
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD96
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chatty Cricket
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chatty Cricket 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 Chatty Cricket.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chatty Cricket — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chatty Cricket have?
Chatty Cricket by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Chatty Cricket from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Goddess by Valspar (#8DB285), Bitter Sage by Behr (#8EB48A), Thrive .05 by Colorhouse (#83AE82). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Chatty Cricket?
Chatty Cricket has an LRV of 39.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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