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Ref. #EBF0D6 · 1219-1

Plain And Simple

85%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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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.

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Plain And Simple Technical Profile

HEX Code#EBF0D6
RGB235, 240, 214
LRV84.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandPPG

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Crème de Menthe

Complement

Pastel Princess

Plain And Simple Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Oakmoss

Pop

Golden Field

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Mallard Green

Pop

Grape Popsicle

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Daring Indigo

Pop

Blue Calico

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Plain And Simple.

Willow White

PPG · 10GY 83/125

#E9EED7

Pale Wintergreen

PPG · 24GY 85/110

#EAF1DD

Horseradish

PPG · 1086-1

#EEEADD

Toasted Oatmeal

PPG · 30YY 79/070

#F0E6DB

Mountain Mist

PPG · 10GY 83/050

#ECECE3

Shell Creek White

PPG · 20YY 83/100

#F7EADA

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pure Green

RAL · 6037

#008F39

Sign of Spring

Behr · PPL-25

#E3EDE2

Fun N Games

Benjamin Moore · 647

#97CFC1

Parakeet

Behr · MQ4-47

#77A167

Solstice Breeze

Valspar · 8003-31B

#D3D8C4

Chrome Green

RAL · 6020

#2E3A23

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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