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PPG Be Yourself

PPG1218-7 · #A3923E · LRV 28.7

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Gecko is a 95% match

Be Yourself (PPG1218-7) is a dark yellow from PPG. Its LRV is about 28.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Gecko (95% match).

Compare Be Yourself with other brands

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LRV

28.7 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1218-7

HEX

#A3923E

RGB

163, 146, 62

HSL

50°, 45%, 44%

Family

Yellows

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Be Yourself FAQ

What is the LRV of Be Yourself?

Be Yourself has an 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.

What is the closest match to Be Yourself in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Gecko (DE5482), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Lichen Green (2150-20), 95%; Valspar: Crushed Oregano (6007-6C), 94%; Glidden: Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Luau Green (SW 6712), 85%; Behr: Tangy Green (M320-6), 81%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Offbeat Green (HGSW6706), 80%; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), 70%. 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 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.