Guild Green 10GY 20/179 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #798263, LRV 21 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Great Barrington Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #798263 · 10GY 20/179
Guild Green
21%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Guild Green Technical Profile
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Guild Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Guild Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGuild Green
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGreat Barrington Green
Great Barrington Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Balsam Sprig
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pendula Garden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pendula Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cavern Moss
Kilz
Very similar
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wreath
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tuscany Hillside
Behr
Very similar
Calke Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Candied Lime
Valspar
Very similar
Cement Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Guild Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Guild Green
#798263
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FA375
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Guild Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Guild Green 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 Guild Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Guild Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Guild Green have?
Guild Green by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Guild Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Guild Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Guild Green are Great Barrington Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Balsam Sprig by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pendula Garden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Guild Green'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 Guild Green?
Guild Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Guild Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.