Side Kick 1126-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BFC3AE, LRV 53 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Castle Path from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BFC3AE · 1126-4
Side Kick
53%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Side Kick Technical Profile
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Side Kick in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Side Kick in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSide Kick
Nearly identical
BehrCastle Path
Castle Path
Behr
Nearly identical
Fernwood
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grecian Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Arbor Vitae
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Softened Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mint Frost
Valspar
Very similar
Vert de Terre
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Tickled Crow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Zion
Kilz
Very similar
Glass .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Side Kick
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Side Kick
#BFC3AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#91AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Side Kick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Side Kick 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 Side Kick.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Side Kick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Side Kick have?
Side Kick by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Side Kick in your own space before committing.
What colors match Side Kick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Side Kick are Castle Path by Behr (a near-identical match), Fernwood by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sage Green by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Side Kick'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 Side Kick?
Side Kick has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.2, 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 Side Kick's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.