Nettle
Nettle is a beige paint color from PPG, but its character reaches beyond a single label. An LRV of 40 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#bbac7dLRV
40.00
Nettle's Color Strip
Nettle is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Safari Green and Pineapple Sage. The strip spans from Prairie Winds at the lightest end to Sphagnum Moss at the deepest. Browsing strip PPG1111 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Coordinating Colors
Nettle reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 21), opening up a space where Magic Dust encloses it.
Trim Color
Horseradish reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 40), opening up a space where Nettle encloses it.
At LRV 88 vs 40, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Nettle is a midtone, subdued, sage green with an avocado undertone. It is a perfect paint color for an accent wall. Pair it with soft coral to coordinate with this earth tone color.