Elf Hat Green 90GY 76/158 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C8EAD5, estimated LRV 76 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natures Reflection from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C8EAD5 · 90GY 76/158
Elf Hat Green
76%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Elf Hat Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8EAD5
RGB200, 234, 213
Estimated LRV75.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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#C6E9D6
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Colors That Work With Elf Hat Green
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elf Hat Green
#C8EAD5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7EB4AE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elf Hat Green
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elf Hat Green Room Palettes
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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
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Elf Hat Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elf Hat Green have?
Elf Hat Green by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Elf Hat Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elf Hat Green are Natures Reflection by Behr (a close digital match), Mint Smoothie by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Valley Mist by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Elf Hat 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 Elf Hat Green?
Elf Hat Green has a estimated lightness value of 75.9, 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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