Ref. #D9C737 · 1216-7
Gone Giddy
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gone Giddy Technical Profile
What color is Gone Giddy? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #D9C737. Colors similar to Gone Giddy include Benjamin Moore Citron, Behr Sulfur Yellow, Benjamin Moore Citrus Burst. Gone Giddy has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Gone Giddy sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Gone Giddy 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 Gone Giddy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gone Giddy
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Gone Giddy.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gone Giddy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gone Giddy have?
Gone Giddy by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Gone Giddy from other brands?
The closest matches are Citron by Benjamin Moore (#D8C62F), Sulfur Yellow by Behr (#D7CA38), Citrus Burst by Benjamin Moore (#D3C23E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gone Giddy?
Gone Giddy has an LRV of 55.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Gone Giddy's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.