Ref. #9B983D · 1218-7
Be Yourself
30%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Be Yourself Technical Profile
What color is Be Yourself? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #9B983D. Colors similar to Be Yourself include Benjamin Moore Forest Moss, MPC Olive Flower, Vista Paint National Forest. Be Yourself has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 30 gives Be Yourself depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Be Yourself reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Be Yourself
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other PPG colors close to Be Yourself.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Be Yourself from other brands?
The closest matches are Forest Moss by Benjamin Moore (#9B993E), Olive Flower by MPC (#97983D), National Forest by Vista Paint (#9B9B39). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Be Yourself?
Be Yourself has an LRV of 29.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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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.