Hint of Green 50GY 83/040 is a white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E9ECE6, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sealskin Shadow from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9ECE6 · 50GY 83/040
Hint of Green
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hint of Green Technical Profile
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Hint of Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hint of Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHint of Green
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSealskin Shadow
Sealskin Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hurricane Mist
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Water Spirit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Minimalistic
Behr
Nearly identical
Serendipity
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brilliant White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ivy Shadow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Alaskan Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hint of Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hint of Green
#E9ECE6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hint of Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hint of 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 Hint of Green.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hint of Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hint of Green have?
Hint of Green by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hint of Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hint of Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hint of Green are Sealskin Shadow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Hurricane Mist by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Water Spirit by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hint of 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 Hint of Green?
Hint of Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hint of Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.