Great Joy 1120-3 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D8E6CB, estimated LRV 76 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zippy Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D8E6CB · 1120-3
Great Joy
76%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Great Joy Technical Profile
HEX Code#D8E6CB
RGB216, 230, 203
Estimated LRV75.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Zippy Green
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#D6E3C8
Close digital match
Greenhouse Glass
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#D7E7CD
Close digital match
Minty Frosting
Behr
#DBE8CF
Close digital match
Springfield
Vista Paint
#D5E6CB
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Lacewing
Sherwin-Williams
#D7E3CA
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Cucumber
Benjamin Moore
#DDE9D0
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Pale Tidepool
Valspar
#D6E7D0
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#DAEED5
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Colors That Work With Great Joy
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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
Digital 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
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Great Joy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Great Joy have?
Great Joy by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Great Joy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Great Joy are Zippy Green by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Greenhouse Glass by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Minty Frosting by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Great Joy'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 Great Joy?
Great Joy has a estimated lightness value of 75.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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