PPG Calabash
PPG1213-5 · #F9EB97 · LRV ~81.8
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Calabash (~99% proximity)Calabash (PPG1213-5) is a light yellow from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 81.8 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Calabash (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Calabash in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
81.8 · Very light
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1213-5
HEX
#F9EB97
RGB
249, 235, 151
HSL
51°, 89%, 78%
Family
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Calabash FAQ
What is the LRV of Calabash?
Calabash has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 81.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Calabash in other brands?
Glidden: Calabash (PPG1213-5), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: San Fernando Sunshine (360), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Fun Yellow (SW 6908), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fun Yellow (HGSW6908), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Sun Surprise (DE5409), ~95% proximity; Valspar: East of the Sun (8001-25B), ~93% proximity; Behr: Storm Lightning (P310-4), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~78% 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 Calabash?
The HEX code of Calabash (PPG1213-5) is #F9EB97, RGB 249, 235, 151. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.