Be Daring 1211-7 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FFC943, estimated 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.
PPG · #FFC943 · 1211-7
Be Daring
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Be Daring Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFC943
RGB255, 201, 67
Estimated LRV63.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Be Daring
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Corn Harvest
Dunn-Edwards
#FFC946
Close digital match
Field of Daisies
Valspar
#FFC843
Close digital match
Extrovert
Kilz
#FECA43
Close digital match
Sporty Yellow
Vista Paint
#FFC836
Close digital match
Little Sun Dress
Behr
#F9C845
Close digital match
Decisive Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#FDCC4E
Close digital match
Sunny Mood
Hirshfield's
#F7C84A
Close digital match
Happy Day
Dutch Boy
#FFCA2C
Similar digital color
Imperial Yellow
Benjamin Moore
#FDC651
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Aspire .06
Colorhouse
#FFBA38
Visible digital difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
#ECC363
Visible digital difference
Saffron Yellow
RAL
#F5D033
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Be Daring
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Be Daring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Be Daring are Corn Harvest by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Field of Daisies by Valspar (a close digital match), Extrovert by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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