Cress Green 1114-4 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BCB58A, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fields Afar from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BCB58A · 1114-4
Cress Green
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cress Green Technical Profile
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Cress Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cress Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCress Green
Nearly identical
ValsparFields Afar
Fields Afar
Valspar
Nearly identical
Highway
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Highway
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Minced Ginger
Behr
Nearly identical
Leaf .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Burwell Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cumin Seed
Kilz
Nearly identical
Baby Bok Choy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bakelite Yellow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Speckled Shell
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cress Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cress Green
#BCB58A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cress Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cress 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 Cress Green.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cress Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cress Green have?
Cress Green by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cress Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cress Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cress Green are Fields Afar by Valspar (a near-identical match), Highway by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Highway by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cress 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 Cress Green?
Cress Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.6, 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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Why Cress Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.