PPG True Blonde
PPG12-12 · #DCBF98 · LRV 54.7
Compare with other brands: Valspar More Cowbell is a 98% matchTrue Blonde (PPG12-12) is a mid-tone beige from PPG. Its LRV is about 54.7 (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 Valspar More Cowbell (98% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to True Blonde in other brands?
Valspar: More Cowbell (8003-21C), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Sepia Tan (CC-276), 98%; Behr: Almond Cookie (S300-3), 96%; Glidden: Faint Fawn (PPG1089-4), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Golden Gate (DEC739), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Blonde (SW 6128), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blonde (HGSW6128), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Hay (No. 37), 91%. 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 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.