Serendipity 1230-2 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BDE1D8, estimated LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Waterfall from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BDE1D8 · 1230-2
Serendipity
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Serendipity Technical Profile
HEX Code#BDE1D8
RGB189, 225, 216
Estimated LRV69.6
UndertoneNeutral
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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Compare alternatives to Serendipity
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Waterfall
Sherwin-Williams
#C0E3DA
Close digital match
Summer’s Secret
Vista Paint
#BFE4DA
Close digital match
Antiguan Sky
Benjamin Moore
#C0E1D8
Close digital match
Urban Raincoat
Behr
#BEDED6
Close digital match
Meadow Mist
Valspar
#BCE2D5
Close digital match
Jade Sea
Kilz
#C2E1D5
Close digital match
Dream .02
Colorhouse
#BDE1DD
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Tropical Waterfall
Dunn-Edwards
#BEE7E2
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#B7E1D2
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#CCEEE5
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Colors That Work With Serendipity
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Serendipity
#BDE1D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#82A4B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Serendipity
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Serendipity 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
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Serendipity — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serendipity have?
Serendipity by PPG has a neutral 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 Serendipity from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serendipity are Waterfall by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Summer’s Secret by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Antiguan Sky by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Serendipity'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 Serendipity?
Serendipity has a estimated lightness value of 69.6, 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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