Bleached Linen PPU5-9 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F3ECE1, 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.
Ref. #F3ECE1 · PPU5-9
Bleached Linen
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bleached Linen Technical Profile
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Bleached Linen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bleached Linen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBleached Linen
Nearly identical
PPGPale Ecru
Pale Ecru
PPG
Nearly identical
Neutral Ground
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Child of Heaven
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cotton White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Winter Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Himalaya
Kilz
Nearly identical
Halogen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Powdered
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Creamed Vanilla
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pointing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bleached Linen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bleached Linen
#F3ECE1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB37F
Trim & Molding
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Bleached Linen.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bleached Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bleached Linen have?
Bleached Linen by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bleached Linen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bleached Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bleached Linen are Pale Ecru by PPG (a near-identical match), Swiss Coffee by PPG (a near-identical match), Pebble White by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.5, 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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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 Bleached Linen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.