Green Balloon 1228-4 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #80C4A9, LRV 47 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glazed Teal from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #80C4A9 · 1228-4
Green Balloon
47%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Balloon Technical Profile
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Green Balloon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Green Balloon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGreen Balloon
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGlazed Teal
Glazed Teal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Green Meets Blue
Behr
Very similar
Aquamarine Ocean
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brookdale Gardens
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Kelp
Valspar
Very similar
Lark Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aquamarine Ocean
Vista Paint
Very similar
Arboretum
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Caesar Salad
Kilz
Visible difference
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Balloon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Balloon
#80C4A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#83ABAF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Balloon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Balloon 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 Green Balloon.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green Balloon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Balloon have?
Green Balloon 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 Green Balloon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Balloon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Balloon are Glazed Teal by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Green Meets Blue by Behr (a very close match), Gem Silica by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Green Balloon'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 Green Balloon?
Green Balloon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green Balloon's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.