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Ref. #8E824E · 11-07

Gobbledygook

22%LRV Value
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Gobbledygook 11-07 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8E824E, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shaded Glen from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gobbledygook Technical Profile

HEX Code#8E824E
RGB142, 130, 78
LRV22.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG

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Gobbledygook in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Gobbledygook in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGGobbledygook
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsShaded Glen

Shaded Glen

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Rural Green

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Turkish Olive

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Lucky Bamboo

Behr

Nearly identical

Olivery

Kilz

Nearly identical

Newt Green

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Grassy Cliff

Valspar

Very similar

Sabo Garden

Vista Paint

Very similar

Tropical Twist

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Leaf .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Olive Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Dibber

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gobbledygook

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gobbledygook

#8E824E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#909F70

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gobbledygook

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Turkish Olive

Complement

Fresh Take

Gobbledygook Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Allegro

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Rhapsody

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Misty China Rain Green

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Nocturne Shade

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Gobbledygook.

Wright Autumn Green

PPG · FLLW144

#8D8752

Olive Tree

PPG · 20YY 19/266

#92784E

Vintage Vibe

PPG · 1118-6

#888F4F

Leather

PPG · 15-14

#98754E

Goldstone

PPG · 00YY 19/261

#95734F

Dark Hammered Gold

PPG · 30YY 20/193

#8D7B5D

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Yellow Lupine

Vista Paint · 0808

#C9A948

Ripe Pineapple

Dunn-Edwards · DE5389

#FFE07B

Olive Tint

Hirshfield's · 0390

#EFEBD7

Light Ivory

RAL · 1015

#E6D690

In Paradise

Kilz · LG210-01

#ECF1D3

Swiss Coffee

Benjamin Moore · OC-45

#EEECE1

Gobbledygook — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gobbledygook have?
Gobbledygook by PPG has a neutral 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 Gobbledygook in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gobbledygook from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gobbledygook are Shaded Glen by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rural Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Turkish Olive by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gobbledygook'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 Gobbledygook?
Gobbledygook has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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