Pickling Spice 1122-3 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CFD2B5, LRV 63 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Home Body from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFD2B5 · 1122-3
Pickling Spice
63%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pickling Spice Technical Profile
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Pickling Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pickling Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPickling Spice
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHome Body
Home Body
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Home Body
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Meadow Glen
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Grove
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Apple Blossom Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glass .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pine Mist
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Palo Verde
Kilz
Very similar
Acanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pickling Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pickling Spice
#CFD2B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pickling Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pickling Spice 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 Pickling Spice.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pickling Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pickling Spice have?
Pickling Spice by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pickling Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pickling Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pickling Spice are Home Body by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Home Body by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Elise by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pickling Spice'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 Pickling Spice?
Pickling Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pickling Spice's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.