Machine Green 1218-6 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A6A23F, estimated LRV 34 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Moss from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A6A23F · 1218-6
Machine Green
34%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Machine Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#A6A23F
RGB166, 162, 63
Estimated LRV34.3
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Machine Green
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Machine Green
#A6A23F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EAB6D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Machine Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Machine 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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Machine Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Machine Green have?
Machine Green by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Machine Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Machine Green are Spring Moss by Behr (a close digital match), Mossy Rock by Behr (a close digital match), The Goods by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Machine 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 Machine Green?
Machine Green has a estimated lightness value of 34.3, 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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