Elf Shoe 1226-5 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #68B082, 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.
Ref. #68B082 · 1226-5
Elf Shoe
36%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Elf Shoe Technical Profile
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Elf Shoe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elf Shoe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGElf Shoe
Nearly identical
BehrLunar Tide
Lunar Tide
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Tourmaline
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Stokes Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Frosted Emerald
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Goddess Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Divot
Valspar
Very similar
Goddess Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gabled Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wheatgrass
Kilz
Very similar
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pale Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elf Shoe
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elf Shoe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Elf Shoe.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Elf Shoe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elf Shoe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elf Shoe are Lunar Tide by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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 Shoe's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.