PPG Be Yourself
PPG1218-7 · #A3923E · LRV ~28.7
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Gecko (~95% proximity)Be Yourself (PPG1218-7) is a dark yellow from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Gecko (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Be Yourself in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
28.7 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1218-7
HEX
#A3923E
RGB
163, 146, 62
HSL
50°, 45%, 44%
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Be Yourself FAQ
What is the LRV of Be Yourself?
Be Yourself has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Be Yourself in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Gecko (DE5482), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Lichen Green (2150-20), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Crushed Oregano (6007-6C), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Luau Green (SW 6712), ~85% proximity; Behr: Tangy Green (M320-6), ~81% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Offbeat Green (HGSW6706), ~80% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~70% 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 Be Yourself?
The HEX code of Be Yourself (PPG1218-7) is #A3923E, RGB 163, 146, 62. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.