Derby Green 1140-5 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #599C89, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beach Grass from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #599C89 · 1140-5
Derby Green
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Derby Green Technical Profile
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Derby Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Derby Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDerby Green
Nearly identical
ValsparBeach Grass
Beach Grass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Emerald Stream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Crisp Lettuce
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tasmanian Sea
Behr
Very similar
Jargon Jade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Alpine Trail
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Time to Grow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Calmness
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Adequate Aqua
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Derby Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Derby Green
#599C89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FA0A9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Derby Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Derby 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 Derby Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Derby Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Derby Green have?
Derby Green by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Derby Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Derby Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Derby Green are Beach Grass by Valspar (a near-identical match), Emerald Stream by Kilz (a near-identical match), Crisp Lettuce by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Derby 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 Derby Green?
Derby Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Derby Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.