Playing Hooky 1123-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8B8C6B, estimated LRV 25 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weathered Fossil from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8B8C6B · 1123-6
Playing Hooky
25%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Playing Hooky Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B8C6B
RGB139, 140, 107
Estimated LRV25.3
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Playing Hooky
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Playing Hooky
#8B8C6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94AA80
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Playing Hooky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Playing Hooky 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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Playing Hooky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Playing Hooky have?
Playing Hooky by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Playing Hooky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Playing Hooky are Weathered Fossil by Behr (a close digital match), Desert Sage by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Mississippi Mud by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Playing Hooky'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 Playing Hooky?
Playing Hooky has a estimated lightness value of 25.3, 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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