Soothing Green Tea 70YY 55/299 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CEC88F, LRV 56 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Olive Marinade from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEC88F · 70YY 55/299
Soothing Green Tea
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soothing Green Tea Technical Profile
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Soothing Green Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soothing Green Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoothing Green Tea
Nearly identical
ValsparOlive Marinade
Olive Marinade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Footie Pajamas
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Frontenac Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Hydrangea
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lime Tart
Kilz
Nearly identical
Barrel Cacti
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Winter Mood
Behr
Nearly identical
Sour Apple
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hearts of Palm
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Very similar
Leaf .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soothing Green Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soothing Green Tea
#CEC88F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soothing Green Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soothing Green Tea 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
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soothing Green Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soothing Green Tea have?
Soothing Green Tea by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soothing Green Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soothing Green Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soothing Green Tea are Olive Marinade by Valspar (a near-identical match), Footie Pajamas by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Frontenac Hills by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soothing Green Tea'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 Soothing Green Tea?
Soothing Green Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soothing Green Tea's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.