True Blonde 12-12 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DCC49B, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warmed Biscuit from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #DCC49B · 12-12
True Blonde
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
True Blonde Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCC49B
RGB220, 196, 155
Estimated LRV57.1
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to True Blonde
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Warmed Biscuit
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#DAC299
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#DCC6A0
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Shortbread
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#DCC396
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Canoe
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#DDC49E
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Grain Mill
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#D8C095
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#E1C9A1
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Golden Buff
Hirshfield's
#DEC8A3
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Baked Scone
Valspar
#DEC9A1
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Biltmore Buff
Sherwin-Williams
#E3C9A1
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Cord
Farrow & Ball
#D6C39E
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Pale Ale
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#D4BC8E
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Colors That Work With True Blonde
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
True Blonde
#DCC49B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB67C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for True Blonde
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
True Blonde 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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True Blonde — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does True Blonde have?
True Blonde by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 True Blonde from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to True Blonde are Warmed Biscuit by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Golden Buff by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Shortbread by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting True Blonde'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 True Blonde?
True Blonde has a estimated lightness value of 57.1, 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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