Congo Green 1229-6 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #00A483, LRV 28 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Rainforest from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #00A483 · 1229-6
Congo Green
28%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Congo Green Technical Profile
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Congo Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Congo Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCongo Green
Nearly identical
ValsparTropical Rainforest
Tropical Rainforest
Valspar
Nearly identical
Emerald Acres
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
St Patrick
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tucson Teal
Behr
Very similar
Tropical Kelp
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cabana Stripe
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jitterbug Jade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bejewelled
Kilz
Visible difference
Tropical Tale
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Congo Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Congo Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Congo Green are Tropical Rainforest by Valspar (a near-identical match), Emerald Acres by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), St Patrick by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Congo 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 Congo Green?
Congo Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Congo Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.