Terrarium Green 10GY 48/163 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B4BD9F, estimated 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.
PPG · #B4BD9F · 10GY 48/163
Terrarium Green
49%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Terrarium Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#B4BD9F
RGB180, 189, 159
Estimated LRV48.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Terrarium Green
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Terrarium Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Terrarium Green are Green Monsoon by Valspar (a close digital match), Bonsai Pot by Behr (a close digital match), Dried Chervil by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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