Flowering Cactus 1228-3 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A2D4BD, LRV 58 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fantasy Isle from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2D4BD · 1228-3
Flowering Cactus
58%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Flowering Cactus Technical Profile
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Flowering Cactus in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flowering Cactus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFlowering Cactus
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFantasy Isle
Fantasy Isle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Garden Twilight
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Supreme
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spruce Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shimmering Glade
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Glenwood Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Retro Mint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Green Surf
Kilz
Very similar
Montpelier Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Water .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flowering Cactus
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flowering Cactus
#A2D4BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#83AEB0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flowering Cactus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flowering Cactus 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
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Flowering Cactus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flowering Cactus have?
Flowering Cactus 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 Flowering Cactus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flowering Cactus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flowering Cactus are Fantasy Isle by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Garden Greenery by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Garden Twilight by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flowering Cactus'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 Flowering Cactus?
Flowering Cactus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.4, 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 Flowering Cactus's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.