Ref. #79D0A7 · 1227-4
Crystal Gem
52%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Crystal Gem Technical Profile
What color is Crystal Gem? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #79D0A7. Colors similar to Crystal Gem include Behr Summer Dragonfly, Valspar Green Gala, Benjamin Moore Cliffside Park. Crystal Gem has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Crystal Gem sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Crystal Gem
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crystal Gem
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crystal Gem
#79D0A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7CB5B6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crystal Gem
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crystal Gem 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 Crystal Gem.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crystal Gem — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crystal Gem have?
Crystal Gem by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Crystal Gem from other brands?
The closest matches are Summer Dragonfly by Behr (#7DCDA2), Green Gala by Valspar (#86D2A9), Cliffside Park by Benjamin Moore (#76C9A3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Crystal Gem?
Crystal Gem has an LRV of 52.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crystal Gem's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.