Ref. #ECF0DA · 1220-1
Memoir
85%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Memoir Technical Profile
What color is Memoir? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #ECF0DA. Colors similar to Memoir include Vista Paint Colleen Green, Dunn-Edwards Fragile Fern, Hirshfield's Colleen Green. Memoir has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 85, Memoir reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Memoir
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Memoir.
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Memoir from other brands?
The closest matches are Colleen Green by Vista Paint (#E9EDD7), Fragile Fern by Dunn-Edwards (#EFF2DB), Colleen Green by Hirshfield's (#EAEEDA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Memoir?
Memoir has an LRV of 85.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.