Light Spring Dew works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 65 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #CCD6C9 · 50GY 65/084
Light Spring Dew
65%LRV Value
Light Spring Dew Technical Profile
What color is PPG Light Spring Dew (50GY 65/084)? It's a light warm gray — hex #CCD6C9, LRV 65. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Light Spring Dew is Behr Dolphin Fin — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Crystalline and Hirshfield's Marble Green also close. At LRV 65, Light Spring Dew sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Light Spring Dew pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Light Spring Dew works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Light Spring Dew can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Light Spring Dew
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Dolphin Fin
Behr
Nearly identical
Crystalline
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Marble Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Marble Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Granite
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mellow Spring
Valspar
Nearly identical
Frosted Needles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wavecrest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Light Spring Dew
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Spring Dew
#CCD6C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD90
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Spring Dew
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Spring Dew 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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Other PPG colors close to Light Spring Dew.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light Spring Dew — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Light Spring Dew from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Spring Dew are Dolphin Fin by Behr (a near-identical match), Crystalline by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Marble Green by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Light Spring Dew's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Light Spring Dew?
Light Spring Dew has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Light Spring Dew depends on the room. Here's how to choose.