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PPG Bright Idea

PPG1210-5 · #EEB865 · LRV ~53.4

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Pan for Gold (~94% proximity)

Bright Idea (PPG1210-5) is a mid-tone orange from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 53.4 (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 Benjamin Moore Pan for Gold (~94% proximity).

Closest tone to Bright Idea in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

53.4 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1210-5

HEX

#EEB865

RGB

238, 184, 101

HSL

36°, 80%, 66%

Family

Oranges

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Bright Idea FAQ

What is the LRV of Bright Idea?

Bright Idea has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 53.4 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 Bright Idea in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Pan for Gold (181), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Olden Amber (SW 9013), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Olden Amber (HGSW9013), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Golden Opportunity (PPG1204-6), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Citrus Honey (DET461), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Gilt Trip (V052-3), ~91% proximity; Behr: Solar Storm (P250-5), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~84% 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 Bright Idea?

The HEX code of Bright Idea (PPG1210-5) is #EEB865, RGB 238, 184, 101. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.