Curious 1219-3 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9E49E, LRV 73 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Sprout from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9E49E · 1219-3
Curious
73%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Curious Technical Profile
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Curious in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Curious in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCurious
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFresh Sprout
Fresh Sprout
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wales Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dried Palm
Behr
Nearly identical
Sprout .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Genteel Grape
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wedge of Lime
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fresh Pear
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Vacation Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tree Line
Kilz
Very similar
Gleeful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Curious
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Curious
#D9E49E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EBC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Curious
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Curious 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 Curious.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Curious — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Curious have?
Curious by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Curious in your own space before committing.
What colors match Curious from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Curious are Fresh Sprout by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wales Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dried Palm by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Curious'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 Curious?
Curious has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Curious's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.