Side Kick 1126-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BFC3AE, estimated 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.
PPG · #BFC3AE · 1126-4
Side Kick
53%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Side Kick Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFC3AE
RGB191, 195, 174
Estimated LRV53.2
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 Familygray
BrandPPG
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#C1C4AF
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Colors That Work With Side Kick
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Side Kick
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Side Kick 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Side Kick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Side Kick are Castle Path by Behr (a close digital match), Fernwood by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sage Green by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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