Gone Giddy 1216-7 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9C737, estimated LRV 56 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Citron from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D9C737 · 1216-7
Gone Giddy
56%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gone Giddy Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9C737
RGB217, 199, 55
Estimated LRV55.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Gone Giddy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gone Giddy
#D9C737
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2C36F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gone Giddy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gone Giddy 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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Gone Giddy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gone Giddy have?
Gone Giddy by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Gone Giddy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gone Giddy are Citron by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sulfur Yellow by Behr (a close digital match), Citrus Burst by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gone Giddy'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 Gone Giddy?
Gone Giddy has a estimated lightness value of 55.9, 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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