Ref. #80C4A9 · 1228-4
Green Balloon
47%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Balloon Technical Profile
What color is Green Balloon? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #80C4A9. Colors similar to Green Balloon include Behr Green Meets Blue, Behr Spearmint Frosting, Hirshfield's Aquamarine Ocean. Green Balloon has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 47 gives Green Balloon depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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 Green Balloon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Green Balloon from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Meets Blue by Behr (#86C1A3), Spearmint Frosting by Behr (#8DC3AB), Aquamarine Ocean by Hirshfield's (#82CDAD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Green Balloon?
Green Balloon has an LRV of 46.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.