Congo Green 1229-6 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #00A483, estimated 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.
PPG · #00A483 · 1229-6
Congo Green
28%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Congo Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#00A483
RGB0, 164, 131
Estimated LRV28.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Tropical Rainforest
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#19A585
Close digital match
Emerald Acres
Vista Paint
#00A283
Close digital match
St Patrick
Benjamin Moore
#01A07F
Close digital match
Tucson Teal
Behr
#23A78B
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#009D7D
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#019D6E
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#239A6D
Visible digital difference
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#2A9E6E
Visible digital difference
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#84B59C
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#5D9B9B
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Colors That Work With Congo Green
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Congo Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Congo Green are Tropical Rainforest by Valspar (a close digital match), Emerald Acres by Vista Paint (a close digital match), St Patrick by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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