Spring Bud Green 90YY 43/271 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B1B683, LRV 44 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lima Green from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1B683 · 90YY 43/271
Spring Bud Green
44%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Spring Bud Green Technical Profile
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Spring Bud Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spring Bud Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSpring Bud Green
Nearly identical
BehrLima Green
Lima Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Aloe Plant
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brush Meadow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Great Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spring Ahead
Vista Paint
Very similar
Grasslands
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Greened Tomato
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Burnished Green
Kilz
Very similar
Rediscover
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Very similar
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spring Bud Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spring Bud Green
#B1B683
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spring Bud Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spring Bud 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 Spring Bud Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spring Bud Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spring Bud Green have?
Spring Bud Green 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 Spring Bud Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spring Bud Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Bud Green are Lima Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Lima Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Aloe Plant by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spring Bud 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 Spring Bud Green?
Spring Bud Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spring Bud Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.