PPG Wandering Willow
PPG1031-3 · #A8A897 · LRV 38.6
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Frosted Fern is a 99% matchWandering Willow (PPG1031-3) is a mid-tone yellow from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 38.6 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Frosted Fern (99% match).
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LRV
38.6 · Mid-tone
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1031-3
HEX
#A8A897
RGB
168, 168, 151
HSL
60°, 9%, 63%
Family
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Wandering Willow FAQ
What undertone does Wandering Willow have?
Wandering Willow has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone 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 Wandering Willow?
Wandering Willow has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 38.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Wandering Willow in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Frosted Fern (SW 9648), 99%; Glidden: Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3), 98%; Valspar: Ara Glen (M311), 98%; Behr: Jungle Camouflage (N350-4), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Whale Watching (DET512), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Herbal Escape (1487), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Escape Gray (HGSW6185), 95%; Farrow & Ball: French Gray (No. 18), 94%. 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 Wandering Willow?
The HEX code of Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3) is #A8A897, RGB 168, 168, 151. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.