Glidden Playing Hooky
PPG1123-6 · #8B8C6B · LRV ~25.3
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Desert Sage (~95% proximity)Playing Hooky (PPG1123-6) is a dark yellow from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Desert Sage (~95% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
25.3 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1123-6
HEX
#8B8C6B
RGB
139, 140, 107
HSL
62°, 13%, 48%
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Playing Hooky FAQ
What undertone does Playing Hooky have?
Playing Hooky has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark yellow, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Playing Hooky?
Playing Hooky has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Playing Hooky in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Desert Sage (DET505), ~95% proximity; PPG: Playing Hooky (PPG1123-6), ~95% proximity; Behr: Yogi (S360-5), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Blanched Thyme (6001-4A), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Wethersfield Moss (HC-110), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Sheraton Sage (SW 0014), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Artichoke (HGSW6179), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Calke Green (No. 34), ~84% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Playing Hooky?
The HEX code of Playing Hooky (PPG1123-6) is #8B8C6B, RGB 139, 140, 107. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.