Elf Hat Green is the most flexible accent family in residential paint — works as both a whole-room neutral when desaturated and a confident statement when saturated. At LRV 76 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it only if your fixed finishes (flooring, stone, tile) already lean hard warm or cool enough to clash — otherwise it's one of the most forgiving families.
Ref. #C8EAD5 · 90GY 76/158
Elf Hat Green
76%LRV Value
Elf Hat Green Technical Profile
What color is PPG Elf Hat Green (90GY 76/158)? It's a light cool green — hex #C8EAD5, LRV 76. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Elf Hat Green is Behr Natures Reflection — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dunn-Edwards Mint Smoothie and Behr Valley Mist also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Elf Hat Green reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. 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. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Elf Hat Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Elf Hat Green
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elf Hat Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elf Hat 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 Elf Hat Green.
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Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Elf Hat Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Elf Hat Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elf Hat Green are Natures Reflection by Behr (a near-identical match), Mint Smoothie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Valley Mist 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 Elf Hat Green'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 Elf Hat Green?
Elf Hat Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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. 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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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Elf Hat Green depends on the room. Here's how to choose.