PPG Congo Green
PPG1229-6 · #00A285 · LRV 27.5
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Green Leaf is a 95% matchCongo Green (PPG1229-6) is a dark green from PPG. Its LRV is about 27.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Green Leaf (95% match).
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LRV
27.5 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1229-6
HEX
#00A285
RGB
0, 162, 133
HSL
169°, 100%, 32%
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Congo Green FAQ
What is the LRV of Congo Green?
Congo Green has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Congo Green in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Green Leaf (2045-30), 95%; Glidden: Congo Green (PPG1229-6), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Tropical Kelp (DE5698), 95%; Valspar: Tropical Rainforest (6002-10C), 94%; Behr: Enchanted Wells (P430-5), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Jitterbug Jade (SW 6987), 78%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Julep (HGSW6746), 75%; Farrow & Ball: Arsenic (No. 214), 52%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Congo Green?
The HEX code of Congo Green (PPG1229-6) is #00A285, RGB 0, 162, 133. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.