Picnic 6731 is a green paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #99C285, LRV 47 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hearty Hosta from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #99C285 · 6731
Picnic
47%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Picnic Technical Profile
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Picnic in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Picnic in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPicnic
Nearly identical
PPGHearty Hosta
Hearty Hosta
PPG
Nearly identical
Grand Valley
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sagey
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweetness
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Exotic Bloom
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rolling Hills
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pea Pod
Valspar
Very similar
Crisped Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Succulent Garden
Kilz
Visible difference
Pale Green
RAL
Visible difference
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Picnic
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Picnic
#99C285
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Picnic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Picnic 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
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More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Picnic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Picnic have?
Picnic by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Picnic in your own space before committing.
What colors match Picnic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Picnic are Hearty Hosta by PPG (a near-identical match), Grand Valley by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sagey by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Picnic'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 Picnic?
Picnic has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.0, 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 Picnic's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.