Oh Dahling 1218-1 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EDEEC5, estimated LRV 83 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elfin Magic from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #EDEEC5 · 1218-1
Oh Dahling
83%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Oh Dahling Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDEEC5
RGB237, 238, 197
Estimated LRV83.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Oh Dahling
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Elfin Magic
Vista Paint
#EDEEC7
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Mint Ice Cream
Kilz
#EAEBC3
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Lime Ice
Valspar
#EBEBC3
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Celadon Green
Benjamin Moore
#EEF2C8
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Proper Temperature
Behr
#EEEDC8
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Elfin Magic
Hirshfield's
#EEEECA
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Perfect Pear
Dunn-Edwards
#E9E8BB
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Iced Lemonade
Dutch Boy
#EBE9C8
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Lime Granita
Sherwin-Williams
#DCE1B8
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RAL
#EEEACD
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#D8DBAC
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Colors That Work With Oh Dahling
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oh Dahling
#EDEEC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oh Dahling
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oh Dahling Room Palettes
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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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Oh Dahling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oh Dahling have?
Oh Dahling by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Oh Dahling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oh Dahling are Elfin Magic by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mint Ice Cream by Kilz (a close digital match), Lime Ice by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Oh Dahling'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 Oh Dahling?
Oh Dahling has a estimated lightness value of 83.2, 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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Why Oh Dahling's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.