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PPG Machine Green

PPG1218-6 · #AE9C3F · LRV ~33.1

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Moss Stone (~92% proximity)

Machine Green (PPG1218-6) is a mid-tone yellow from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 33.1 (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 Dunn-Edwards Moss Stone (~92% proximity).

Closest tone to Machine Green in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

33.1 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1218-6

HEX

#AE9C3F

RGB

174, 156, 63

HSL

50°, 47%, 46%

Family

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Machine Green FAQ

What is the LRV of Machine Green?

Machine Green has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 33.1 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 Machine Green in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Moss Stone (DE5481), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Gilded Pesto (6007-6B), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Spice Market (CSP-925), ~91% proximity; Behr: Luscious Lime (P330-7), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Machine Green (PPG1218-6), ~86% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Offbeat Green (SW 6706), ~83% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Offbeat Green (HGSW6706), ~83% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~66% 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 Machine Green?

The HEX code of Machine Green (PPG1218-6) is #AE9C3F, RGB 174, 156, 63. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.