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Ref. #E9ECE6 · 50GY 83/040

Hint of Green

83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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.

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Hint of Green Technical Profile

HEX Code#E9ECE6
RGB233, 236, 230
LRV83.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familywhite
BrandPPG

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Minimalistic

Complement

Violet Essence

Hint of Green Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Afternoon Martini Olive

Pop

Parachute

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Dark Stormy Sky Green

Pop

Bell Heather

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Egyptian Violet

Pop

Royal Lilac

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Hint of Green.

Morning Hush White

PPG · 30GY 83/043

#EAECE5

Granny Smith White

PPG · 23GY 85/031

#ECEEE8

Mountain Mist

PPG · 10GY 83/050

#ECECE3

Glistening Moonlight

PPG · 10BG 83/018

#E8EBEC

Fencepost White

PPG · 81YY 87/031

#F2F0E8

Dove White

PPG · 10BB 83/020

#EAEBF0

More white colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Cloud Nine

Behr · 730A-2

#EBE5E9

Feathered Violet

Benjamin Moore · 882

#EAE8E9

Sarah Rae

Dutch Boy · 142-1DB

#E5E6E8

Baby's Breath

Benjamin Moore · 873

#EBEDE9

Ivory Keys

Valspar · 8007-4A

#F7F4EB

Fading Fog

Behr · PR-W7

#E4E6E8

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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