Elf Shoe 1226-5 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #68B082, estimated LRV 36 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lunar Tide from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #68B082 · 1226-5
Elf Shoe
36%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Elf Shoe Technical Profile
HEX Code#68B082
RGB104, 176, 130
Estimated LRV35.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Elf Shoe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elf Shoe
#68B082
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elf Shoe
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elf Shoe 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
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Elf Shoe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elf Shoe have?
Elf Shoe 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 Shoe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elf Shoe are Lunar Tide by Behr (a close digital match), Edgewater by Behr (a very close match), Green Tourmaline by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Elf Shoe'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 Shoe?
Elf Shoe has a estimated lightness value of 35.6, 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 Elf Shoe's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.