Guild Green 10GY 20/179 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #798263, estimated 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.
PPG · #798263 · 10GY 20/179
Guild Green
21%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Guild Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#798263
RGB121, 130, 99
Estimated LRV20.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Guild Green
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Great Barrington Green
Benjamin Moore
#7A8165
Close digital match
Balsam Sprig
Dutch Boy
#7D8366
Close digital match
Pendula Garden
Hirshfield's
#7B8267
Close digital match
Pendula Garden
Vista Paint
#798065
Close digital match
Cavern Moss
Kilz
#79805A
Similar digital color
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
#7F8266
Similar digital color
Wreath
Dunn-Edwards
#76856A
Similar digital color
Tuscany Hillside
Behr
#7E8760
Similar digital color
Calke Green
Farrow & Ball
#768769
Similar digital color
Glass .05
Colorhouse
#6E7E60
Similar digital color
Candied Lime
Valspar
#7E7F5A
Similar digital color
Cement Grey
RAL
#7D8471
Similar digital color
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Guild Green
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Guild Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Guild Green are Great Barrington Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Balsam Sprig by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Pendula Garden by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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.
Explore More with Guild Green
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 Guild Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.