Congo Green
PPG Congo Green (PPG1229-6) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. An LRV of 27 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#00a483LRV
27.00
Congo Green's Color Strip
Congo Green is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Aloha and Carolina Green. The strip spans from Wintergreen at the lightest end to Carolina Green at the deepest. Browsing strip PPG1229 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Coordinating Colors
Sourdough reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 27), opening up a space where Congo Green encloses it.
Congo Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
Horseradish reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 27), opening up a space where Congo Green encloses it.
At LRV 88 vs 27, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.
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Manufacturer description
Congo Green is a deep, pure, peacock green with a seafoam undertone. It is a perfect paint color for all the walls of a dining room or living room or an accent wall. Pair it with fresh yellows and lively pinks for a South-of-the-Border appeal.