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Milkweed
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Milkweed Technical Profile
What color is Milkweed? It's a light cool green with the hex code #E3E8D9. Colors similar to Milkweed include Sherwin-Williams Spinach White, Behr Alpine Frost, Valspar Pale Oak Grove. Milkweed has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Milkweed 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 Milkweed
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Spinach White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Alpine Frost
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Oak Grove
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grey White
RAL
Nearly identical
Silken Pine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crimson Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
December Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hyde Park
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Milkweed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Milkweed
#E3E8D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Milkweed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Milkweed 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 Milkweed.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Milkweed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milkweed have?
Milkweed by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Milkweed from other brands?
The closest matches are Spinach White by Sherwin-Williams (#E4E8DA), Alpine Frost by Behr (#E2E9D9), Pale Oak Grove by Valspar (#DEE4D5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Milkweed?
Milkweed has an LRV of 79.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Milkweed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.