Pale Jade 70GY 46/120 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A8BDAB, LRV 48 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Country Faire from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8BDAB · 70GY 46/120
Pale Jade
48%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pale Jade Technical Profile
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Pale Jade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Jade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPale Jade
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCountry Faire
Country Faire
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Salon Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pine Forest
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Kind Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
When Twilight Falls
Vista Paint
Very similar
Urban Putty
Behr
Very similar
Fresh Thyme
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Statue Green
Kilz
Very similar
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Belladonna's Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Jade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Jade
#A8BDAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Jade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Jade 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 Pale Jade.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Jade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Jade have?
Pale Jade by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Pale Jade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Jade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Jade are Country Faire by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Salon Green by Valspar (a near-identical match), Starry Woods by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Jade'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 Pale Jade?
Pale Jade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Jade's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.