Picnic 6731 is a green paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #99C285, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #99C285 · 6731
Picnic
47%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Picnic Technical Profile
HEX Code#99C285
RGB153, 194, 133
Estimated LRV47.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Picnic
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Picnic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Picnic are Hearty Hosta by PPG (a close digital match), Grand Valley by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sagey by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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