Nettle (PPG1111-4) is a mid-tone yellow from Glidden. Its LRV is about 41.6 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Nettle (99% match).
Compare Nettle with other brands
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LRV
41.6 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1111-4
HEX
#BBAC7D
RGB
187, 172, 125
HSL
45°, 31%, 61%
Family
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Nettle FAQ
What is the LRV of Nettle?
Nettle has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 41.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Nettle in other brands?
PPG: Nettle (PPG1111-4), 99%; Behr: Fresh Brew (M330-5), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Golden Divan (CSP-1005), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Even Growth (DE5494), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733), 93%; Valspar: Green as a Bean (M110), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dusted Olive (HGSW9028), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), 82%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Nettle?
The HEX code of Nettle (PPG1111-4) is #BBAC7D, RGB 187, 172, 125. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.