Terrarium Green 10GY 48/163 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B4BD9F, LRV 49 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Monsoon from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B4BD9F · 10GY 48/163
Terrarium Green
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Terrarium Green Technical Profile
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Terrarium Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Terrarium Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTerrarium Green
Nearly identical
ValsparGreen Monsoon
Green Monsoon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bonsai Pot
Behr
Nearly identical
Saged Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lily Pad
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lamb’s Ear
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recycled Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wispy Mint
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
California Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Terrarium Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Terrarium Green
#B4BD9F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Terrarium Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Terrarium 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 Terrarium Green.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Terrarium Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Terrarium Green have?
Terrarium Green by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Terrarium Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Terrarium Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Terrarium Green are Green Monsoon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bonsai Pot by Behr (a near-identical match), Dried Chervil by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Terrarium 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 Terrarium Green?
Terrarium Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.6, 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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Related Reading
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 Terrarium Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.