Ref. #D8E6CB · 1120-3
Great Joy
76%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Great Joy Technical Profile
What color is Great Joy? It's a light cool green with the hex code #D8E6CB. Colors similar to Great Joy include Dunn-Edwards Greenhouse Glass, Dutch Boy Creamy Mint, Vista Paint Springfield. Great Joy has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Great Joy reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Great Joy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Great Joy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Great Joy
#D8E6CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84AE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Great Joy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Great Joy 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 Great Joy.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Great Joy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Great Joy have?
Great Joy by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Great Joy from other brands?
The closest matches are Greenhouse Glass by Dunn-Edwards (#D7E7CD), Creamy Mint by Dutch Boy (#D4E2C8), Springfield by Vista Paint (#D5E6CB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Great Joy?
Great Joy has an LRV of 75.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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