Glidden True Blonde
PPG12-12 · #DCC49B · LRV 57.1
Compare with other brands: Behr Natural Twine is a 99% matchTrue Blonde (PPG12-12) is a light beige from Glidden. Its LRV is about 57.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Natural Twine (99% match).
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LRV
57.1 · Light
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG12-12
HEX
#DCC49B
RGB
220, 196, 155
HSL
38°, 48%, 74%
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True Blonde FAQ
What is the LRV of True Blonde?
True Blonde has an 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.
What is the closest match to True Blonde in other brands?
Behr: Natural Twine (S310-3), 99%; Valspar: Baked Scone (3007-8B), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Grain Mill (DET665), 96%; PPG: Foothills (PPG1105-4), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Biltmore Buff (SW 7691), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Fennel Seed (1101), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Hay (No. 37), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pale Moss (HGSW9027), 93%. 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 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.