Ivy League 1228-7 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #007958, estimated LRV 14 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Emerald Pool from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #007958 · 1228-7
Ivy League
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ivy League Technical Profile
HEX Code#007958
RGB0, 121, 88
Estimated LRV14.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Ivy League
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ivy League
#007958
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#22728A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ivy League
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ivy League 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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Ivy League — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ivy League have?
Ivy League 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 Ivy League from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ivy League are Emerald Pool by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Irish Clover by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Soapstone by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ivy League'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 Ivy League?
Ivy League has a estimated lightness value of 14.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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