Green Silk 1139-3 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A2C2B0, LRV 49 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Appalachian Trail from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2C2B0 · 1139-3
Green Silk
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Silk Technical Profile
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Green Silk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Green Silk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGreen Silk
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAppalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spring Reflection
Behr
Nearly identical
Starry Woods
Valspar
Nearly identical
Reeds
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cottage Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Kind Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Country Faire
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cottage Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Green Countryside
Kilz
Very similar
Water .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Silk
#A2C2B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Silk 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 Silk.
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 Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Silk have?
Green Silk 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 Silk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Silk are Appalachian Trail by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spring Reflection by Behr (a near-identical match), Dreamcatcher by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Green Silk'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 Silk?
Green Silk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.4, 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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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 Silk's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.