Be Yourself 1218-7 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9B983D, LRV 30 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Forest Moss from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B983D · 1218-7
Be Yourself
30%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Be Yourself in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Be Yourself in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBe Yourself
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreForest Moss
Forest Moss
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
National Forest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mossy Rock
Behr
Nearly identical
Luau Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Better Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Lazy Lizard
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Crushed Oregano
Valspar
Very similar
Olive Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Glib Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rain Boots
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Be Yourself
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Be Yourself
#9B983D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88A566
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Be Yourself
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Be Yourself 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
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Be Yourself — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Be Yourself have?
Be Yourself by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Be Yourself in your own space before committing.
What colors match Be Yourself from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Be Yourself are Forest Moss by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), National Forest by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mossy Rock by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Be Yourself'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 Yourself?
Be Yourself has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Be Yourself's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.