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Glidden Playing Hooky

PPG1123-6 · #8B8C6B · LRV 25.3

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Desert Sage is a 95% match

Playing Hooky (PPG1123-6) is a dark yellow from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 25.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Desert Sage (95% match).

Compare Playing Hooky with other brands

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LRV

25.3 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1123-6

HEX

#8B8C6B

RGB

139, 140, 107

HSL

62°, 13%, 48%

Family

Yellows

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Playing Hooky in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Desert Sage (DET505), 95%; PPG: Playing Hooky (PPG1123-6), 95%; Behr: Yogi (S360-5), 94%; Valspar: Blanched Thyme (6001-4A), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Wethersfield Moss (HC-110), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Sheraton Sage (SW 0014), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Artichoke (HGSW6179), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Calke Green (No. 34), 84%. 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 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.