Glidden True Blonde
PPG12-12 · #DCC49B · LRV ~57.1
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Natural Twine (~99% proximity)True Blonde (PPG12-12) is a light beige from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 57.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Natural Twine (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to True Blonde in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
57.1 · Light
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG12-12
HEX
#DCC49B
RGB
220, 196, 155
HSL
38°, 48%, 74%
Family
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True Blonde FAQ
What is the LRV of True Blonde?
True Blonde has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 57.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to True Blonde in other brands?
Behr: Natural Twine (S310-3), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Baked Scone (3007-8B), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Grain Mill (DET665), ~96% proximity; PPG: Foothills (PPG1105-4), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Biltmore Buff (SW 7691), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Fennel Seed (1101), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hay (No. 37), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pale Moss (HGSW9027), ~93% 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 True Blonde?
The HEX code of True Blonde (PPG12-12) is #DCC49B, RGB 220, 196, 155. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.