Soft Venetian Green 30GY 72/196 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D1E4C1, 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.
Ref. #D1E4C1 · 30GY 72/196
Soft Venetian Green
73%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soft Venetian Green Technical Profile
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Soft Venetian Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Venetian Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoft Venetian Green
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGreen Vibes
Green Vibes
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cooled Citrus
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Morning Zen
Behr
Nearly identical
Sprig of Mint
Valspar
Nearly identical
Green Song
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Creamy Mint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Country Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Flower Bulb
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Budding Green
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Venetian Green
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Soft Venetian Green.
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Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Venetian Green in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Cooled Citrus by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Welcoming Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Venetian Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.