Soothing Green Tea 70YY 55/299 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CEC88F, estimated 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.
PPG · #CEC88F · 70YY 55/299
Soothing Green Tea
56%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soothing Green Tea Technical Profile
HEX Code#CEC88F
RGB206, 200, 143
Estimated LRV56.4
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 Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Soothing Green Tea
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soothing Green Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soothing Green Tea are Olive Marinade by Valspar (a close digital match), Footie Pajamas by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Frontenac Hills by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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