Soft Venetian Green 30GY 72/196 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D1E4C1, estimated LRV 73 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Vibes from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D1E4C1 · 30GY 72/196
Soft Venetian Green
73%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soft Venetian Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#D1E4C1
RGB209, 228, 193
Estimated LRV72.9
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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#D8E5C2
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Colors That Work With Soft Venetian Green
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Venetian Green
#D1E4C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81B183
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Venetian Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Venetian Green 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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Soft Venetian Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Venetian Green have?
Soft Venetian Green 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 Soft Venetian Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Venetian Green are Green Vibes by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Cooled Citrus by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Welcoming Green by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Venetian Green'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 Soft Venetian Green?
Soft Venetian Green has a estimated lightness value of 72.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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