Grassroots 11-03 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D8C475, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crushed Cumin from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8C475 · 11-03
Grassroots
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Grassroots Technical Profile
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Grassroots in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grassroots in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGrassroots
Nearly identical
ValsparCrushed Cumin
Crushed Cumin
Valspar
Nearly identical
Marsh Field
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
California Hills
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chickadee Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tangy Flavor
Kilz
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Avalon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sea Kelp
Behr
Very similar
Yellow Umbrella
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Frolic
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grassroots
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grassroots
#D8C475
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7BB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grassroots
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grassroots 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 Grassroots.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grassroots — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grassroots have?
Grassroots 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 Grassroots in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grassroots from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grassroots are Crushed Cumin by Valspar (a near-identical match), Marsh Field by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tropical Moss by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grassroots'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 Grassroots?
Grassroots has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.4, 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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Why Grassroots's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.