Green Magic is the most flexible accent family in residential paint — works as both a whole-room neutral when desaturated and a confident statement when saturated. At LRV 70 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it only if your fixed finishes (flooring, stone, tile) already lean hard warm or cool enough to clash — otherwise it's one of the most forgiving families.
Ref. #D6DEC1 · 10GY 69/151
Green Magic
70%LRV Value
Green Magic Technical Profile
What color is PPG Green Magic (10GY 69/151)? It's a light cool green — hex #D6DEC1, LRV 70. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Green Magic is Dutch Boy Spring Green Leaf — a near-identical match on the wall, with Valspar Prairie Willow and Benjamin Moore Hancock Green also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Green Magic reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. 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. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Green Magic
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Spring Green Leaf
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Prairie Willow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hancock Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ocean Pearl
Behr
Nearly identical
Balance
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cucumber
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Balance
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Misty Hillside
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Magic
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Magic
#D6DEC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Magic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Magic 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 Magic.
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 Magic — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Green Magic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Magic are Spring Green Leaf by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Prairie Willow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Hancock Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Green Magic's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Green Magic?
Green Magic has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.4, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Green Magic depends on the room. Here's how to choose.