Cyprus Grass works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 51 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #C8BC99 · 50YY 49/191
Cyprus Grass
51%LRV Value
Cyprus Grass Technical Profile
What color is PPG Cyprus Grass (50YY 49/191)? It's a medium warm beige — hex #C8BC99, LRV 51. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Cyprus Grass is Behr Tea Bag — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dunn-Edwards Stone Pedestal and Behr Tea Bag also close. At LRV 51, Cyprus Grass sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Cyprus Grass pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. At mid depth, Cyprus Grass grounds a space without darkening it — it holds up on lower walls, kitchen islands, and as a wraparound where a lighter neutral would feel washed out. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. At mid depth Cyprus Grass holds its character across bulb temperatures, shifting only slightly warm under 2700K and slightly crisper under cool daylight.
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Colors Similar to Cyprus Grass
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Tea Bag
Behr
Nearly identical
Stone Pedestal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemongrass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Garden Stone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Star of Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Epic
Valspar
Nearly identical
Castaway Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Inviting Gesture
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Cyprus Grass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cyprus Grass
#C8BC99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cyprus Grass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cyprus Grass 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 Cyprus Grass.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cyprus Grass — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Cyprus Grass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cyprus Grass are Tea Bag by Behr (a near-identical match), Stone Pedestal by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tea Bag by Behr (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Cyprus Grass's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cyprus Grass?
Cyprus Grass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Cyprus Grass depends on the room. Here's how to choose.