Playing Hooky 1123-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8B8C6B, 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.
Ref. #8B8C6B · 1123-6
Playing Hooky
25%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Playing Hooky Technical Profile
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Playing Hooky in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Playing Hooky in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPlaying Hooky
Nearly identical
BehrWeathered Fossil
Weathered Fossil
Behr
Nearly identical
Desert Sage
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Valspar
Very similar
Yellow Grey
RAL
Very similar
Wethersfield Moss
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Port Alice
Vista Paint
Very similar
Avocado Mask
Kilz
Very similar
Burning Idea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glass .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Heuchera Leaf
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Playing Hooky
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Playing Hooky.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Playing Hooky in your own space before committing.
What colors match Playing Hooky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Playing Hooky are Weathered Fossil by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Playing Hooky's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.