Essence of Spring 90YY 52/303 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C0C68D, LRV 54 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cabbage Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C0C68D · 90YY 52/303
Essence of Spring
54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Essence of Spring Technical Profile
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Essence of Spring in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Essence of Spring in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGEssence of Spring
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCabbage Green
Cabbage Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Misty Valley
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shades of Spring
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Misty Valley
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dancing Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Morning Tea
Behr
Very similar
Everglade Glen
Valspar
Very similar
Early Harvest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Burnished Green
Kilz
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Very similar
Thrive .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Essence of Spring
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Essence of Spring
#C0C68D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Essence of Spring
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Essence of Spring 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 Essence of Spring.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Essence of Spring — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Essence of Spring have?
Essence of Spring by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Essence of Spring in your own space before committing.
What colors match Essence of Spring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Essence of Spring are Cabbage Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Misty Valley by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Shades of Spring by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Essence of Spring'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 Essence of Spring?
Essence of Spring has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Essence of Spring's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.