Almond Wisp PPU5-12 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6CABB, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Litchfield Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6CABB · PPU5-12
Almond Wisp
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Almond Wisp Technical Profile
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Almond Wisp in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Almond Wisp in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAlmond Wisp
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLitchfield Gray
Litchfield Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Awakening
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sandstone Tint
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Buffed Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Desert Fortress
Valspar
Nearly identical
Symmetry
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Awakening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Papyrus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Stirabout
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Fine Grain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Almond Wisp
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Almond Wisp
#D6CABB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Almond Wisp
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Almond Wisp 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Almond Wisp.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Almond Wisp — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Almond Wisp have?
Almond Wisp by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Almond Wisp in your own space before committing.
What colors match Almond Wisp from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almond Wisp are Litchfield Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Awakening by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sandstone Tint by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Almond Wisp'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 Almond Wisp?
Almond Wisp has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.1, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Almond Wisp's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.