Ref. #89AC76 · 6021
Pale Green
36%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pale Green Technical Profile
What color is Pale Green? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #89AC76. Colors similar to Pale Green include Behr Milkweed Pod, Dunn-Edwards Garden of Eden, Hirshfield's Perennial Garden. Pale Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 36 gives Pale Green depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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 Pale Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Green
#89AC76
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Pale Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Green have?
Pale Green by RAL has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Pale Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Milkweed Pod by Behr (#8BAA76), Garden of Eden by Dunn-Edwards (#7FA771), Perennial Garden by Hirshfield's (#87A56F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pale Green?
Pale Green has an LRV of 36.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.