Nettle 1111-4 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BBAC7D, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Grass from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BBAC7D · 1111-4
Nettle
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Nettle Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBAC7D
RGB187, 172, 125
Estimated LRV41.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Desert Grass
Valspar
#BCAE7D
Close digital match
Star of Gold
Vista Paint
#B8A87C
Close digital match
Pocket Watch
Behr
#C1AE7A
Close digital match
Star of Gold
Hirshfield's
#BAA87D
Close digital match
Golden Divan
Benjamin Moore
#BDA97B
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#BCB186
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#C2B078
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#B3A479
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#B2AA7A
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#C1A878
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Colors That Work With Nettle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nettle
#BBAC7D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nettle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nettle 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
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Nettle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nettle have?
Nettle by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Nettle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nettle are Desert Grass by Valspar (a close digital match), Star of Gold by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pocket Watch by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nettle'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 Nettle?
Nettle has a estimated lightness value of 41.6, 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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