PPG Cool Yellow
PPG1216-2 · #EAEECE · LRV 83.1
Compare with other brands: Glidden Cool Yellow is a 99% matchCool Yellow (PPG1216-2) is a light green from PPG with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 83.1 (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 match in another brand is Glidden Cool Yellow (99% match).
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LRV
83.1 · Very light
Undertone
Yellow · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1216-2
HEX
#EAEECE
RGB
234, 238, 206
HSL
68°, 48%, 87%
Family
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Cool Yellow FAQ
What undertone does Cool Yellow have?
Cool Yellow is a light green with a strong yellow undertone. 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 Cool Yellow?
Cool Yellow has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 83.1 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.
What is the closest match to Cool Yellow in other brands?
Glidden: Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2), 99%; Valspar: Whipped Mint (6006-7A), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Dark Linen (2147-60), 96%; Behr: Praying Mantis (P370-2), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Lime Blossom (DE5518), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Carambola (SW 9667), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pineapple Cream (HGSW1668), 88%; Farrow & Ball: New White (No. 59), 87%. 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 Cool Yellow?
The HEX code of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) is #EAEECE, RGB 234, 238, 206. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.