PPG True Blonde
PPG12-12 · #DCBF98 · LRV ~54.7
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar More Cowbell (~98% proximity)True Blonde (PPG12-12) is a mid-tone beige from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 54.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar More Cowbell (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to True Blonde in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
54.7 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG12-12
HEX
#DCBF98
RGB
220, 191, 152
HSL
34°, 49%, 73%
Family
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True Blonde FAQ
What is the LRV of True Blonde?
True Blonde has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 54.7 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to True Blonde in other brands?
Valspar: More Cowbell (8003-21C), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Sepia Tan (CC-276), ~98% proximity; Behr: Almond Cookie (S300-3), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Faint Fawn (PPG1089-4), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Golden Gate (DEC739), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blonde (SW 6128), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blonde (HGSW6128), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hay (No. 37), ~91% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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 #DCBF98, RGB 220, 191, 152. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.