Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Green Balloon |
| SKU | PPG1228-4 |
| Hex | #81C4A9 |
| RGB | 129, 196, 169 |
| HSL | 156°, 36%, 64% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About PPG / Glidden Green Balloon
Green Balloon sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Green Balloon 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Green Balloon 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 #81C4A9 in HSL space. Pair Green Balloon 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 Green Balloon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Green Balloon 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 PPG1228-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Green Balloon
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Green Balloon is Lark Green (SW 6745) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lark Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Green Balloon
Behr's nearest match is Green Meets Blue (S430-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Green Balloon without repainting risk. See the full Green Meets Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Green Balloon
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Green Balloon is Brookdale Gardens (599) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brookdale Gardens swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Green Balloon
At Valspar, the closest color to Green Balloon is Kelp (6001-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44.8 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kelp swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Green Balloon
The closest Glidden equivalent of Green Balloon is Green Balloon (PPG1228-4). At ΔE 0.16 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Green Balloon and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Balloon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Green Balloon
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Green Balloon is Glazed Teal (130-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glazed Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Green Balloon
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Green Balloon is Cohesive Green (HGSW 1294) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cohesive Green swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Green Balloon
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Green Balloon. The nearest is Arsenic (NO. 214) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arsenic swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Green Balloon
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Green Balloon is Aquamarine Ocean (0715) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquamarine Ocean swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Green Balloon
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Green Balloon. The nearest is Catarina Green (0708) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Catarina Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Green Balloon
Kompozit has no exact twin of Green Balloon. The nearest is Catarina Green (0708) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Catarina Green swatch →