Gone Giddy 1216-7 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9C737, 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.
Ref. #D9C737 · 1216-7
Gone Giddy
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gone Giddy Technical Profile
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Gone Giddy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gone Giddy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGone Giddy
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCitron
Citron
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sulfur Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Citrus Spice
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Miss Marigold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Zingy!
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lavish Lime
Valspar
Very similar
Green Gone Wild
Kilz
Very similar
Humorous Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Basket of Gold
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gone Giddy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gone Giddy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gone Giddy are Citron by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sulfur Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match), Citrus Burst by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gone Giddy's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.