Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Hearty Hosta |
| SKU | PPG1223-5 |
| Hex | #96BF83 |
| RGB | 150, 191, 131 |
| HSL | 101°, 32%, 63% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Glidden Hearty Hosta
Hearty Hosta sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Hearty Hosta is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Hearty Hosta within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #96BF83 in HSL space. Pair Hearty Hosta with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Hearty Hosta Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hearty Hosta from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden PPG1223-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hearty Hosta
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Hearty Hosta is Picnic (SW 6731). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Picnic and you'll get the same color. See the full Picnic swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hearty Hosta
The closest Behr equivalent of Hearty Hosta is Sagey (420F-4). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Behr is your counter, order Sagey and you'll get the same color. See the full Sagey swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hearty Hosta
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Hearty Hosta. The nearest is Branch Brook Green (572) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Branch Brook Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hearty Hosta
At Valspar, the closest color to Hearty Hosta is Leprechaun Laugh (V023-2) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.7 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Leprechaun Laugh swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hearty Hosta
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Hearty Hosta is Hearty Hosta (PPG1223-5). At ΔE 0.23 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Hearty Hosta and you'll get the same color. See the full Hearty Hosta swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hearty Hosta
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hearty Hosta is Crisped Green (229-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crisped Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hearty Hosta
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Hearty Hosta is Eastland Green (HGSW 1264). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Eastland Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Eastland Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hearty Hosta
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Hearty Hosta is Rolling Hills (DE5606) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rolling Hills swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hearty Hosta
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Hearty Hosta is Sweetness (0765). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Sweetness and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweetness swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hearty Hosta
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Hearty Hosta is Sweetness (0765). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Sweetness and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweetness swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hearty Hosta
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Hearty Hosta is Sweetness (0765). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Kompozit is your counter, order Sweetness and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweetness swatch →