Green Gecko 1217-6 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CDD47F, LRV 62 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alligator Alley from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDD47F · 1217-6
Green Gecko
62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Gecko Technical Profile
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Green Gecko in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Green Gecko in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGreen Gecko
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAlligator Alley
Alligator Alley
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Thrive .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Frog Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Green Tea
Valspar
Very similar
Witty Pear
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pear Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Primavera
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lime Sorbet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Almondine
Behr
Very similar
Sassy Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Gecko
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Gecko
#CDD47F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Gecko
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Gecko 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 Gecko.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green Gecko — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Gecko have?
Green Gecko by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Green Gecko in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Gecko from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Gecko are Alligator Alley by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Thrive .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Frog Green by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Green Gecko'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 Gecko?
Green Gecko has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
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 Gecko's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.