Cloistered Garden Green 30GY 39/231 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9AB189, LRV 40 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Potting Moss from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9AB189 · 30GY 39/231
Cloistered Garden Green
40%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cloistered Garden Green Technical Profile
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Cloistered Garden Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cloistered Garden Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCloistered Garden Green
Nearly identical
BehrPotting Moss
Potting Moss
Behr
Nearly identical
Calm Forest
Kilz
Nearly identical
Venetian Glass
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Venetian Glass
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mistletoe Kiss
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Perrenial Garden
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Haven
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sea Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cool Green
Valspar
Very similar
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pale Green
RAL
Very similar
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cloistered Garden Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cloistered Garden Green
#9AB189
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD88
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cloistered Garden Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cloistered Garden Green 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 Cloistered Garden Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cloistered Garden Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cloistered Garden Green have?
Cloistered Garden Green 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 Cloistered Garden Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cloistered Garden Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloistered Garden Green are Potting Moss by Behr (a near-identical match), Calm Forest by Kilz (a near-identical match), Venetian Glass by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cloistered Garden Green'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 Cloistered Garden Green?
Cloistered Garden Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cloistered Garden Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.