Hint of Green 50GY 83/040 is a white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E9ECE6, estimated 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.
PPG · #E9ECE6 · 50GY 83/040
Hint of Green
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hint of Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9ECE6
RGB233, 236, 230
Estimated LRV83.0
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familywhite
BrandPPG
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Sealskin Shadow
Hirshfield's
#E9ECE6
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Hurricane Mist
Dunn-Edwards
#EBEEE8
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Water Spirit
Vista Paint
#E8ECE6
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Minimalistic
Behr
#E9ECE5
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Serendipity
Sherwin-Williams
#E9EDE7
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Brilliant White
Benjamin Moore
#EBEEE9
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Ivy Shadow
Valspar
#E5EAE5
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Alaskan Mist
Kilz
#EEF0EB
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White
Dutch Boy
#EEEFEA
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Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
#E8EEEA
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Colorhouse
#EAE9E1
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Colors That Work With Hint of Green
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Hurricane Mist by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Water Spirit by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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