Ref. #868B53 · 1119-7
Glade Green
24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Glade Green Technical Profile
What color is Glade Green? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #868B53. Colors similar to Glade Green include Dunn-Edwards Crocodile Smile, Valspar Ivy Pasture, Benjamin Moore Terrapin Green. Glade Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Glade Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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. Under 2700K warm bulbs Glade Green 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.
Colors Similar to Glade Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Glade Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Glade Green
#868B53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84A071
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Glade Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Glade Green 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 Glade Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Glade Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Glade Green have?
Glade Green by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Glade Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Crocodile Smile by Dunn-Edwards (#898E58), Ivy Pasture by Valspar (#838C55), Terrapin Green by Benjamin Moore (#8C8D51). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Glade Green?
Glade Green has an LRV of 24.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Glade Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.