Elf Hat Green 90GY 76/158 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C8EAD5, 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.
Ref. #C8EAD5 · 90GY 76/158
Elf Hat Green
76%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Elf Hat Green Technical Profile
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Elf Hat Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elf Hat Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGElf Hat Green
Nearly identical
BehrNatures Reflection
Natures Reflection
Behr
Nearly identical
Mint Smoothie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Surf Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Subtle Splendor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Leaves of Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Delicate Frost
Valspar
Very similar
Kiwi Splash
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jade Sea
Kilz
Very similar
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
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.
More green colors from other brands
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 undertone does Elf Hat Green have?
Elf Hat Green by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Elf Hat Green in your own space before committing.
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) — 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 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.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Elf Hat Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.