Great Joy 1120-3 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D8E6CB, 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.
Ref. #D8E6CB · 1120-3
Great Joy
76%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Great Joy Technical Profile
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Great Joy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Great Joy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGreat Joy
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyZippy Green
Zippy Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Greenhouse Glass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Minty Frosting
Behr
Nearly identical
Springfield
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lacewing
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cucumber
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Tidepool
Valspar
Nearly identical
Graceful Mint
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Forest Light
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Great Joy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Great Joy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Great Joy are Zippy Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Greenhouse Glass by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Minty Frosting by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Great Joy's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.