Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Mallard Green |
| SKU | PPG1132-6 |
| Hex | #488965 |
| RGB | 72, 137, 101 |
| HSL | 147°, 31%, 41% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About PPG / Glidden Mallard Green
With an LRV of 20, Mallard Green is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Mallard Green works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Mallard Green 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 #488965 in HSL space. Pair Mallard Green 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 Mallard Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mallard Green 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 PPG1132-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mallard Green
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mallard Green. The nearest is Kilkenny (SW 6740) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kilkenny swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mallard Green
At Behr, the closest color to Mallard Green is Forest Edge (S430-6) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Forest Edge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mallard Green
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Mallard Green. The nearest is Juniper Green (601) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mallard Green
Valspar has no exact twin of Mallard Green. The nearest is Laurel Wreath (8002-33F) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Laurel Wreath swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mallard Green
The closest Glidden equivalent of Mallard Green is Mallard Green (PPG1132-6). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). If Glidden is your counter, order Mallard Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Mallard Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mallard Green
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mallard Green is Mineralized Jade (230-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mineralized Jade swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mallard Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mallard Green is Spring Garden (DE5671) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Garden swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mallard Green
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mallard Green. The nearest is Verdigris Green (NO. W50) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verdigris Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mallard Green
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mallard Green. The nearest is On the Nile (0710) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full On the Nile swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mallard Green
Kompozit has no exact twin of Mallard Green. The nearest is On the Nile (0710) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full On the Nile swatch →