Palmetto 1146-5 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6D9A9B, LRV 29 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Virtue from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6D9A9B · 1146-5
Palmetto
29%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Palmetto Technical Profile
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Palmetto in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Palmetto in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPalmetto
Nearly identical
KilzVirtue
Virtue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Teal Tease
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Norwegian Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Azure Water
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Spa Pool
Valspar
Very similar
Peacock Plume
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gulf Coast Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Very similar
Tranquil Seashore
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Viscaya
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palmetto
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palmetto
#6D9A9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8598AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palmetto
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palmetto 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 Palmetto.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Palmetto — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palmetto have?
Palmetto by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Palmetto in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palmetto from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palmetto are Virtue by Kilz (a near-identical match), Teal Tease by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Norwegian Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Palmetto'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 Palmetto?
Palmetto has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.7, 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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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 Palmetto's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.