Bleached Linen PPU5-09 is a white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F3ECE3, estimated LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Ecru from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F3ECE3 · PPU5-09
Bleached Linen
85%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bleached Linen Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3ECE3
RGB243, 236, 227
Estimated LRV84.6
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 Familywhite
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Bleached Linen
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pale Ecru
PPG
#F2EBE1
Close digital match
Cotton
Kilz
#F4EEE5
Close digital match
Delicate Bliss
Valspar
#F3EBE3
Close digital match
Abbey Lane
Vista Paint
#F6EDE3
Close digital match
Sand Dollar
Benjamin Moore
#F1ECE5
Close digital match
Light Beige
Dunn-Edwards
#F5EFE8
Close digital match
Arcade White
Sherwin-Williams
#F3EEE7
Close digital match
Child of Heaven
Hirshfield's
#F1EBE0
Close digital match
Simplified White
Dutch Boy
#F1EEE6
Close digital match
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
#EBE7DC
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Imagine .06
Colorhouse
#EAE9E1
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Colors That Work With Bleached Linen
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bleached Linen
#F3ECE3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB181
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bleached Linen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bleached Linen 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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Bleached Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bleached Linen have?
Bleached Linen by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the white 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 Bleached Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bleached Linen are Pale Ecru by PPG (a close digital match), Cotton by Kilz (a close digital match), Delicate Bliss by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bleached Linen'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 Bleached Linen?
Bleached Linen has a estimated lightness value of 84.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Bleached Linen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.