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Summer Breeze
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summer Breeze Technical Profile
What color is Summer Breeze? It's a light cool green with the hex code #D3E5DB. Colors similar to Summer Breeze include Benjamin Moore Taffeta Green, Kilz Misty Morning, Behr Pensive Sky. Summer Breeze has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Summer Breeze reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Summer Breeze
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Taffeta Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Misty Morning
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pensive Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Toadstool
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dillard's Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Minty Delight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bay Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Breeze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Breeze
#D3E5DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Breeze 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 Summer Breeze.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Breeze have?
Summer Breeze by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Summer Breeze from other brands?
The closest matches are Taffeta Green by Benjamin Moore (#D4E7DE), Misty Morning by Kilz (#D2E4DC), Pensive Sky by Behr (#D7E7DD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Summer Breeze?
Summer Breeze has an LRV of 75.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Breeze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.