Hearty Hosta 1223-5 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #96BF83, estimated LRV 45 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Picnic from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #96BF83 · 1223-5
Hearty Hosta
45%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Hearty Hosta Technical Profile
HEX Code#96BF83
RGB150, 191, 131
Estimated LRV45.4
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 Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Hearty Hosta
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Picnic
Sherwin-Williams
#99C285
Close digital match
Sagey
Behr
#9ABF82
Close digital match
Sweetness
Hirshfield's
#91BF81
Close digital match
Sweetness
Vista Paint
#92BF7F
Close digital match
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#9ABF8D
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#96C985
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#9DC37A
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#89AC76
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Hearty Hosta
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hearty Hosta
#96BF83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hearty Hosta
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hearty Hosta 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
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Hearty Hosta — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hearty Hosta have?
Hearty Hosta by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 Hearty Hosta from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hearty Hosta are Picnic by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sagey by Behr (a close digital match), Sweetness by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hearty Hosta'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 Hearty Hosta?
Hearty Hosta has a estimated lightness value of 45.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hearty Hosta's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.