Be Daring 1211-7 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FFC943, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Corn Harvest from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFC943 · 1211-7
Be Daring
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Be Daring Technical Profile
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Be Daring in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Be Daring in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBe Daring
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCorn Harvest
Corn Harvest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Field of Daisies
Valspar
Nearly identical
Extrovert
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sporty Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Little Sun Dress
Behr
Nearly identical
Decisive Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sunny Mood
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Happy Day
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Imperial Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Be Daring
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Be Daring
#FFC943
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Be Daring
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Be Daring Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Be Daring.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Be Daring — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Be Daring have?
Be Daring by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Be Daring in your own space before committing.
What colors match Be Daring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Be Daring are Corn Harvest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Field of Daisies by Valspar (a near-identical match), Extrovert by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Be Daring's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Be Daring?
Be Daring has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Be Daring's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.