Essence of Spring adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 54 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #C0C68D · 90YY 52/303
Essence of Spring
54%LRV Value
Essence of Spring Technical Profile
What color is PPG Essence of Spring (90YY 52/303)? It's a medium cool yellow — hex #C0C68D, LRV 54. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Essence of Spring is Dutch Boy Cabbage Green — a near-identical match on the wall, with Hirshfield's Misty Valley and Benjamin Moore Shades of Spring also close. At LRV 54, Essence of Spring sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs Essence of Spring reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Essence of Spring
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
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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
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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 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). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Essence of Spring's look in a brand your local store carries. Always 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Essence of Spring depends on the room. Here's how to choose.