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Plain And Simple
85%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Plain And Simple Technical Profile
What color is Plain And Simple? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #EBF0D6. Colors similar to Plain And Simple include Vista Paint Soft Fern, Benjamin Moore Calming Aloe, Vista Paint Kiwi Kiss. Plain And Simple has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 85, Plain And Simple 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 Plain And Simple
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Soft Fern
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Calming Aloe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Climate Change
Behr
Nearly identical
In Paradise
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ambrosia Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fragile Fern
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Frost White Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
Tender Shoot
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plain And Simple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plain And Simple
#EBF0D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EB57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plain And Simple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plain And Simple 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 Plain And Simple.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plain And Simple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plain And Simple have?
Plain And Simple by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Plain And Simple from other brands?
The closest matches are Soft Fern by Vista Paint (#ECF1D8), Calming Aloe by Benjamin Moore (#E9EDD3), Kiwi Kiss by Vista Paint (#ECF2D6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Plain And Simple?
Plain And Simple has an LRV of 84.8, 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 Plain And Simple's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.