Memoir 1220-1 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ECF0DA, estimated 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.
PPG · #ECF0DA · 1220-1
Memoir
85%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Memoir Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECF0DA
RGB236, 240, 218
Estimated LRV85.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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#EFF2DB
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Colors That Work With Memoir
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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
Digital 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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Memoir — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Memoir have?
Memoir by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 Memoir from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Memoir are Colleen Green by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Fragile Fern by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Colleen Green by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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