Slap Happy by PPG paint color

PPG · #C9CC4A · 1217-7

Slap Happy

56%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone

Slap Happy 1217-7 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C9CC4A, estimated LRV 56 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flower Power from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

Slap Happy Technical Profile

HEX Code#C9CC4A
RGB201, 204, 74
Estimated LRV56.1
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 Familyyellow
BrandPPG

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Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.

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Colors That Work With Slap Happy

These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Slap Happy

#C9CC4A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#97BB77

Trim & Molding

Digital white

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

Color Palettes for Slap Happy

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Slap Happy 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 Slap Happy.

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Slap Happy — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Slap Happy have?
Slap Happy 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 Slap Happy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slap Happy are Flower Power by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Limelight by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Parsley Sprig by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Slap Happy'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 Slap Happy?
Slap Happy has a estimated lightness value of 56.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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