Leafy Romaine 11-14 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #949B64, LRV 31 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Retro Lime from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #949B64 · 11-14
Leafy Romaine
31%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Leafy Romaine Technical Profile
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Leafy Romaine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Leafy Romaine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLeafy Romaine
Nearly identical
KilzRetro Lime
Retro Lime
Kilz
Nearly identical
River Bank
Behr
Nearly identical
Foliage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sycamore Tree
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Jean’s Greens
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cocktail Olive
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Emerald Isle
Valspar
Very similar
Cucuzza Verde
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Totally Cool
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Olive Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Glass .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Leafy Romaine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Leafy Romaine
#949B64
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Leafy Romaine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Leafy Romaine 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 Leafy Romaine.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Leafy Romaine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Leafy Romaine have?
Leafy Romaine by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Leafy Romaine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Leafy Romaine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Leafy Romaine are Retro Lime by Kilz (a near-identical match), River Bank by Behr (a near-identical match), Foliage by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Leafy Romaine'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 Leafy Romaine?
Leafy Romaine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Leafy Romaine's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.