Ref. #00A483 · 1229-6
Congo Green
28%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Congo Green Technical Profile
What color is Congo Green? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #00A483. Colors similar to Congo Green include Valspar Tropical Rainforest, Vista Paint Emerald Acres, Benjamin Moore St Patrick. Congo Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 28 gives Congo Green 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 Congo Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Congo Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Congo Green
#00A483
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2B85AC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Congo Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Congo 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 Congo 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.
Congo Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Congo Green have?
Congo Green by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Congo Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Tropical Rainforest by Valspar (#19A585), Emerald Acres by Vista Paint (#00A283), St Patrick by Benjamin Moore (#01A07F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Congo Green?
Congo Green has an LRV of 28.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Congo Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.