Ref. #DAE2CD · 6435
Gratifying Green
74%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gratifying Green Technical Profile
What color is Gratifying Green? It's a light cool green with the hex code #DAE2CD. Colors similar to Gratifying Green include Kilz Clear Creek, Benjamin Moore Fresh Dew, PPG Lime Spritz. Gratifying Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 74, Gratifying Green 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 Gratifying Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gratifying Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gratifying Green
#DAE2CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#89AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gratifying Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gratifying 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Gratifying 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.
Gratifying Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gratifying Green have?
Gratifying Green by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Gratifying Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Clear Creek by Kilz (#DAE1CA), Fresh Dew by Benjamin Moore (#DDE4D1), Lime Spritz by PPG (#DAE1CF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gratifying Green?
Gratifying Green has an LRV of 73.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gratifying Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.