PPG Playing Hooky PPG1123-6: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 25

Playing Hooky (PPG1123-6) is a dark yellow from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 25.1 (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 Dunn-Edwards Wilderness (96% match).

Compare Playing Hooky with other brands

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LRV

25.1 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1123-6

HEX

#8F8A6B

RGB

143, 138, 107

HSL

52°, 14%, 49%

Family

Yellows

Colors similar to Playing Hooky in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Rattan Palm PPG · PPG1027-5 · LRV 24

Only Oregano PPG · PPG11-28 · LRV 24

Wilderness PPG · PPG11-26 · LRV 22

Mesmerize PPG · PPG1030-5 · LRV 27

Paid In Full PPG · PPG1115-6 · LRV 26

Hemlock PPG · PPG1125-5 · LRV 28

Mossy Gold PPG · PPG11-17 · LRV 28

Sweet Annie PPG · PPG1113-5 · LRV 29

Playing Hooky FAQ

What undertone does Playing Hooky have?

Playing Hooky has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 Playing Hooky?

Playing Hooky has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.1 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 Playing Hooky in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Wilderness (DE6236), 96%; Glidden: Only Oregano (PPG11-28), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Sheraton Sage (SW 0014), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Wethersfield Moss (HC-110), 95%; Behr: Oregano Spice (PPU9-23), 95%; Valspar: Blanched Thyme (6001-4A), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Artichoke (HGSW6179), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Dibber (No. 312), 85%. 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 Playing Hooky?

The HEX code of Playing Hooky (PPG1123-6) is #8F8A6B, RGB 143, 138, 107. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.