Monsoon Green 10GY 36/096 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9FA494, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Tea Leaves from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9FA494 · 10GY 36/096
Monsoon Green
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Monsoon Green Technical Profile
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Monsoon Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Monsoon Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMonsoon Green
Nearly identical
ValsparGreen Tea Leaves
Green Tea Leaves
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coastal Plain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Meadowood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mossed Thicket
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oil Cloth
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Silverado Ranch
Vista Paint
Very similar
Garden Promenade
Behr
Very similar
Silverado Ranch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Summer Haven
Kilz
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Monsoon Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Monsoon Green
#9FA494
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8CAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Monsoon Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Monsoon Green 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 Monsoon Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Monsoon Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monsoon Green have?
Monsoon Green by PPG has a neutral 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 Monsoon Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Monsoon Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monsoon Green are Green Tea Leaves by Valspar (a near-identical match), Coastal Plain by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Meadowood by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Monsoon Green'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 Monsoon Green?
Monsoon Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.1, 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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Why Monsoon Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.