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Glidden Be Yourself

PPG1218-7 · #9B983D · LRV 29.8

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Forest Moss is a 99% match

Be Yourself (PPG1218-7) is a dark yellow from Glidden. Its LRV is about 29.8 (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 Benjamin Moore Forest Moss (99% match).

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LRV

29.8 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1218-7

HEX

#9B983D

RGB

155, 152, 61

HSL

58°, 44%, 42%

Family

Yellows

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Be Yourself FAQ

What is the LRV of Be Yourself?

Be Yourself has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.8 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 Be Yourself in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Forest Moss (2146-20), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Luau Green (SW 6712), 90%; Dunn-Edwards: Gecko (DE5482), 90%; PPG: Fern Glow (PPG17-27), 90%; Valspar: Crushed Oregano (6007-6C), 89%; Behr: Lazy Lizard (P350-7), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Parakeet (HGSW6711), 81%; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), 58%. 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 Be Yourself?

The HEX code of Be Yourself (PPG1218-7) is #9B983D, RGB 155, 152, 61. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.