Plain And Simple 1219-1 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EBF0D6, LRV 85 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Fern from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBF0D6 · 1219-1
Plain And Simple
85%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Plain And Simple Technical Profile
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Plain And Simple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plain And Simple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPlain And Simple
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSoft Fern
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
Baby Kiwi
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fragile Fern
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tender Shoot
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
Sprout
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Imagine .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Plain And Simple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plain And Simple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plain And Simple are Soft Fern by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Calming Aloe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Kiwi Kiss by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plain And Simple'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 Plain And Simple?
Plain And Simple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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.