Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Elf Shoe |
| SKU | 1226-5 |
| Hex | #68B082 |
| RGB | 104, 176, 130 |
| HSL | 142°, 31%, 55% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About PPG / Glidden Elf Shoe
Elf Shoe sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Elf Shoe 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Elf Shoe within PPG / 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 #68B082 in HSL space. Pair Elf Shoe 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.
PPG / Glidden Elf Shoe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Elf Shoe 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 PPG / Glidden 1226-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elf Shoe
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Elf Shoe is Frosted Emerald (SW 9035) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frosted Emerald swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Elf Shoe
Behr's nearest match is Lunar Tide (M440-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Elf Shoe without repainting risk. See the full Lunar Tide swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Elf Shoe
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Elf Shoe is Stokes Forest Green (2035-40) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stokes Forest Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Elf Shoe
Valspar has no exact twin of Elf Shoe. The nearest is King Theo (8002-33E) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full King Theo swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Elf Shoe
The closest Glidden equivalent of Elf Shoe is Garden Mint (PPG1226-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Glidden is your counter, order Garden Mint and you'll get the same color. See the full Garden Mint swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Elf Shoe
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Elf Shoe is Gabled Green (129-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gabled Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elf Shoe
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Elf Shoe is Moody Green (HGSW 1284) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moody Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Elf Shoe
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Elf Shoe is Green Tourmaline (DET524) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Tourmaline swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Elf Shoe
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Elf Shoe. The nearest is Goddess Green (0723) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Goddess Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Elf Shoe
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Elf Shoe is Goddess Green (0723) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goddess Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Elf Shoe
At Kompozit, the closest color to Elf Shoe is Goddess Green (0723) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goddess Green swatch →