Hip Hop 1217-3 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E4E8A7, LRV 77 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wales Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4E8A7 · 1217-3
Hip Hop
77%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Hip Hop Technical Profile
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Hip Hop in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hip Hop in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHip Hop
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWales Green
Wales Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dried Palm
Behr
Nearly identical
Genteel Grape
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fresh Sprout
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Leaf .07
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Envy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wedge of Lime
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gleeful
Valspar
Very similar
Mini Green
Kilz
Very similar
Springtime
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hip Hop
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hip Hop
#E4E8A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95BD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hip Hop
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hip Hop 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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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hip Hop — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hip Hop have?
Hip Hop 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 Hip Hop in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hip Hop from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hip Hop are Wales Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dried Palm by Behr (a near-identical match), Genteel Grape by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hip Hop'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 Hip Hop?
Hip Hop has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hip Hop's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.