Secret Scribbles 11-12 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B7AD6E, estimated LRV 41 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Goldie Oldie from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B7AD6E · 11-12
Secret Scribbles
41%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Secret Scribbles Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7AD6E
RGB183, 173, 110
Estimated LRV41.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Secret Scribbles
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Secret Scribbles
#B7AD6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Secret Scribbles
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Secret Scribbles 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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Secret Scribbles — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Secret Scribbles have?
Secret Scribbles 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 Secret Scribbles from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Secret Scribbles are Goldie Oldie by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Goldie Oldie by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Leaf .04 by Colorhouse (a very close match) — the best options for getting Secret Scribbles'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 Secret Scribbles?
Secret Scribbles has a estimated lightness value of 41.1, 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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