Heath Green 1226-4 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9ACDA9, LRV 53 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caesar Salad from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9ACDA9 · 1226-4
Heath Green
53%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Heath Green Technical Profile
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.
Heath Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Heath Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHeath Green
Nearly identical
KilzCaesar Salad
Caesar Salad
Kilz
Nearly identical
Potted Plant
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nile River
Behr
Nearly identical
Liliana
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Retro Mint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Liliana
Vista Paint
Very similar
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Douglas Fern
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Kiss of Mint
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Kelp
Valspar
Very similar
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heath Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heath Green
#9ACDA9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84AEA5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heath Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heath 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 Heath Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Heath Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heath Green have?
Heath Green 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 Heath Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heath Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heath Green are Caesar Salad by Kilz (a near-identical match), Potted Plant by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Nile River by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Heath 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 Heath Green?
Heath Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
Explore More with Heath 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 Heath Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.