Quaking Grass 1121-4 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BBC6A4, estimated LRV 54 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wispy Mint from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BBC6A4 · 1121-4
Quaking Grass
54%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Quaking Grass Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBC6A4
RGB187, 198, 164
Estimated LRV53.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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#BCC7A4
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Wispy Mint
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#BBC7A2
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Lily Pad
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#BAC3A3
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#BAC4A7
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#C2CCAC
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Colors That Work With Quaking Grass
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Quaking Grass
#BBC6A4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8CAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quaking Grass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quaking Grass Room Palettes
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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
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Quaking Grass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quaking Grass have?
Quaking Grass by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Quaking Grass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quaking Grass are Wispy Mint by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Wispy Mint by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Lily Pad by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Quaking Grass'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 Quaking Grass?
Quaking Grass has a estimated lightness value of 53.6, 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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