Ref. #68B082 · 1226-5
Elf Shoe
36%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Elf Shoe Technical Profile
What color is Elf Shoe? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #68B082. Colors similar to Elf Shoe include Behr Lunar Tide, Benjamin Moore Stokes Forest Green, Sherwin-Williams Frosted Emerald. Elf Shoe has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 36 gives Elf Shoe depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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. 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.
Colors Similar to Elf Shoe
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Elf Shoe from other brands?
The closest matches are Lunar Tide by Behr (#64B188), Stokes Forest Green by Benjamin Moore (#72AE88), Frosted Emerald by Sherwin-Williams (#78B185). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Elf Shoe?
Elf Shoe has an LRV of 35.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.