PPG Congo Green
PPG1229-6 · #00A285 · LRV ~27.5
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Green Leaf (~95% proximity)Congo Green (PPG1229-6) is a dark green from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Green Leaf (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Congo Green in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Congo Green in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Green Leaf (2045-30), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Congo Green (PPG1229-6), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Tropical Kelp (DE5698), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Tropical Rainforest (6002-10C), ~94% proximity; Behr: Enchanted Wells (P430-5), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Jitterbug Jade (SW 6987), ~78% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Julep (HGSW6746), ~75% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Arsenic (No. 214), ~52% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.