Color spec
| Brand | Magnolia Home |
| Name | Local Greenhouse |
| SKU | JG-68 |
| Hex | #A8B4A6 |
| RGB | 168, 180, 166 |
| HSL | 111°, 9%, 68% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Magnolia Home Local Greenhouse
Local Greenhouse sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Local Greenhouse is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Magnolia Home colors
closest in the Magnolia Home deckThe nearest shades to Local Greenhouse within Magnolia Home'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 #A8B4A6 in HSL space. Pair Local Greenhouse 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.
Magnolia Home Local Greenhouse Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Local Greenhouse 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 Magnolia Home JG-68 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Local Greenhouse is Forever Green (SW 9653). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Forever Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Forever Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
Behr's nearest match is Aquatone (PMD-100), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Local Greenhouse without repainting risk. See the full Aquatone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Local Greenhouse is Sage Wisdom (CSP-775). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Sage Wisdom and you'll get the same color. See the full Sage Wisdom swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
At Valspar, the closest color to Local Greenhouse is Green Trellis (5006-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.3 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Trellis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Local Greenhouse is Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Aqua swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
At Glidden, the closest color to Local Greenhouse is Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Aqua swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Local Greenhouse. The nearest is Woodsy Gray (425-3DB) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Woodsy Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Graceful Green (DE6284), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Local Greenhouse without repainting risk. See the full Graceful Green swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Local Greenhouse is Blue Gray (NO. 91) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Local Greenhouse is Gaelic Garden (0463) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Local Greenhouse is Fair Maiden (0456). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Fair Maiden and you'll get the same color. See the full Fair Maiden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Local Greenhouse — the nearest deck color, Bohemian Earth (CA170), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Magnolia Home JG-68 instead. See the full Bohemian Earth swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
C2 Paint's nearest match is Portage (C2-942), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Local Greenhouse without repainting risk. See the full Portage swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
Clare has no exact twin of Local Greenhouse. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Local Greenhouse. The nearest is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Local Greenhouse
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Local Greenhouse is Fair Maiden (0456). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Kompozit is your counter, order Fair Maiden and you'll get the same color. See the full Fair Maiden swatch →