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Glidden Cool Yellow

PPG1216-2 · #EAEFCE · LRV 83.7

Compare with other brands: PPG Cool Yellow is a 99% match

Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) is a light green from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 83.7 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is PPG Cool Yellow (99% match).

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LRV

83.7 · Very light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1216-2

HEX

#EAEFCE

RGB

234, 239, 206

HSL

69°, 51%, 87%

Family

Greens

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Cool Yellow FAQ

What undertone does Cool Yellow have?

Cool Yellow has no strong undertone: it reads as a light green. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Cool Yellow?

Cool Yellow has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 83.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Cool Yellow in other brands?

PPG: Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2), 99%; Valspar: Whipped Mint (6006-7A), 96%; Behr: Praying Mantis (P370-2), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Lime Accent (407), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Tinted Mint (DE5540), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Carambola (SW 9667), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pineapple Cream (HGSW1668), 88%; Farrow & Ball: New White (No. 59), 86%. 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 Cool Yellow?

The HEX code of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) is #EAEFCE, RGB 234, 239, 206. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.