Quaking Grass 1121-4 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BBC6A4, 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.
Ref. #BBC6A4 · 1121-4
Quaking Grass
54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Quaking Grass Technical Profile
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Quaking Grass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Quaking Grass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGQuaking Grass
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sWispy Mint
Wispy Mint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wispy Mint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lily Pad
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Koala Bear
Behr
Nearly identical
Valleyview
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Soft Sage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Monsoon
Valspar
Very similar
Subtle Celery
Kilz
Very similar
Light Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Glass .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Quaking Grass
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
Pure 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
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 Quaking Grass.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Quaking Grass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Quaking Grass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quaking Grass are Wispy Mint by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wispy Mint by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lily Pad by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Quaking Grass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.