Memoir 1220-1 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ECF0DA, LRV 85 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Colleen Green from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECF0DA · 1220-1
Memoir
85%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Memoir Technical Profile
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Memoir in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Memoir in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMemoir
Nearly identical
Vista PaintColleen Green
Colleen Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fragile Fern
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Colleen Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Desert Seedling
Valspar
Nearly identical
Appalachian Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
YL-W14
Behr
Nearly identical
Healing Springs
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
Light Bamboo
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Imagine .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Queen Anne's Lace
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Memoir
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Memoir
#ECF0DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#90B37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Memoir
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Memoir 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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More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Memoir — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Memoir have?
Memoir by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Memoir in your own space before committing.
What colors match Memoir from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Memoir are Colleen Green by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fragile Fern by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Colleen Green by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Memoir'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 Memoir?
Memoir has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Memoir's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.