Mellow Mood 1030-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B1B7A1, LRV 46 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Saybrook Sage from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1B7A1 · 1030-3
Mellow Mood
46%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mellow Mood Technical Profile
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Mellow Mood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mellow Mood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMellow Mood
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSaybrook Sage
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dream Weaver
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Environmental
Behr
Nearly identical
Foggy Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pistachio Shell
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cascade Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vert de Terre
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Hazy Jade
Valspar
Very similar
Arbor Vitae
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Summer Haven
Kilz
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mellow Mood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mellow Mood
#B1B7A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mellow Mood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mellow Mood 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 Mellow Mood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mellow Mood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mellow Mood have?
Mellow Mood by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mellow Mood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mellow Mood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mellow Mood are Saybrook Sage by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dream Weaver by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Croquet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mellow Mood'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 Mellow Mood?
Mellow Mood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mellow Mood's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.