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Ref. #BAC08A · 1118-4

Jitterbug

50%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Jitterbug 1118-4 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BAC08A, LRV 50 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Valley from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Jitterbug Technical Profile

HEX Code#BAC08A
RGB186, 192, 138
LRV50.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG

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Jitterbug in Every Brand

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

PPGJitterbug
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMisty Valley

Misty Valley

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Misty Valley

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Early Harvest

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Burnished Green

Kilz

Nearly identical

Shades of Spring

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Cabbage Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Fennell Seed

Behr

Very similar

Herb Cornucopia

Valspar

Very similar

Green Beige

RAL

Very similar

Baby Bok Choy

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Leaf .02

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Cooking Apple Green

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Jitterbug

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Jitterbug

#BAC08A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#94AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Jitterbug

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Modish Moss

Complement

Magic Carpet

Jitterbug 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

Woolen Mittens

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Grape Popsicle

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Misty China Rain Green

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blue Calico

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Jitterbug.

Essence of Spring

PPG · 90YY 52/303

#C0C68D

Bahia Grass

PPG · 1122-4

#B9BD97

Gift of Golden Straw

PPG · 50YY 44/211

#BFB38C

Spring Bud Green

PPG · 90YY 43/271

#B1B683

Green Sprout

PPG · 10GY 44/276

#AABA87

Fresh Thyme Green

PPG · 70YY 46/160

#BBB799

More yellow colors from other brands

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

White Wing

Kilz · LJ260

#F4F3EE

Daylilly Yellow

Vista Paint · 0859

#F9EFD0

Lemon Appeal

Vista Paint · 0798

#EEE2AC

Burwell Green

Benjamin Moore · CW-445

#C2B98D

China White

Benjamin Moore · PM-20

#E7E4D9

White Beach

Dunn-Edwards · DE5371

#FFF6D9

Jitterbug — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Jitterbug have?
Jitterbug 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 Jitterbug in your own space before committing.
What colors match Jitterbug from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jitterbug are Misty Valley by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Misty Valley by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Early Harvest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Jitterbug'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 Jitterbug?
Jitterbug has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.0, 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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