Ref. #CDD3A3 · 1118-3
True To You
62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
True To You Technical Profile
What color is True To You? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #CDD3A3. Colors similar to True To You include Hirshfield's Fresh Start, Vista Paint Fresh Start, Dunn-Edwards Trailing Vine. True To You has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, True To You sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs True To You reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to True To You
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With True To You
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
True To You
#CDD3A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for True To You
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
True To You 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 True To You.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
True To You — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does True To You have?
True To You by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match True To You from other brands?
The closest matches are Fresh Start by Hirshfield's (#CFD4A4), Fresh Start by Vista Paint (#CFD4A3), Trailing Vine by Dunn-Edwards (#CFD5A7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of True To You?
True To You has an LRV of 62.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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