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Ref. #B1B7A1 · 1030-3

Mellow Mood

46%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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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.

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Mellow Mood Technical Profile

HEX Code#B1B7A1
RGB177, 183, 161
LRV45.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandPPG

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Salisbury Green

Complement

Spring Tulip

Mellow Mood Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Afternoon Martini Olive

Pop

Woolen Mittens

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Grape Popsicle

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Rich Navy

Pop

Blue Calico

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Mellow Mood.

Sage Pond

PPG · 10GY 45/126

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Light Sage

PPG · 90YY 75/120

#B2B9A5

Sandarac Sage

PPG · 90YY 46/148

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Terrarium Green

PPG · 10GY 48/163

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Loden Frost Green

PPG · 10GY 42/088

#ACB0A1

Boulder Creek

PPG · PPG0999-3

#B2AEA3

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

Rookwood Blue Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2811

#738478

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

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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