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Ref. #A79954 · 1110-5

Gremlin

32%LRV Value
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Gremlin 1110-5 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A79954, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Organic Matter from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gremlin Technical Profile

HEX Code#A79954
RGB167, 153, 84
LRV31.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG

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Gremlin in Every Brand

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

PPGGremlin
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsOrganic Matter

Organic Matter

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Savannah Moss

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Fossil Butte

Behr

Very similar

Olive Oil

Vista Paint

Very similar

Tupelo Tree

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Shiny Gold

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Crushed Oregano

Valspar

Very similar

Ochre Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Green Of Spring

Kilz

Very similar

Indolent Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Leaf .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gremlin

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gremlin

#A79954

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9EAC82

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gremlin

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Organic Matter

Complement

Electrify

Gremlin 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

Butterscotch Ripple

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

Rainbow Bright

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Gremlin.

Loveliest Leaves

PPG · 1116-6

#A69A5C

Gigi'S Golden Locket

PPG · 20YY 29/351

#B29056

Woolen Mittens

PPG · 1109-6

#B59F55

Graceful Gazelle

PPG · 1105-7

#A78A50

Vintage Olive

PPG · 50YY 26/289

#9B8D59

Tea Green

PPG · 50YY 30/270

#A69766

More yellow colors from other brands

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

Ray of Light

Hirshfield's · 0827

#FDF2C0

Ancient Olive

Valspar · 6001-3A

#DEDECC

Magnolia

Dunn-Edwards · DEW322

#FFF9E4

Star Dust

Behr · 390A-1

#FBF9E0

Powder Sand

Benjamin Moore · 2151-70

#F6F3E2

Funky Yellow

Sherwin-Williams · 6913

#EDD26F

Gremlin — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gremlin have?
Gremlin 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 Gremlin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gremlin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gremlin are Organic Matter by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Savannah Moss by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Fossil Butte by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Gremlin'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 Gremlin?
Gremlin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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