Natural Almond PPU4-12 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DED2BC, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dulce de Leche from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DED2BC · PPU4-12
Natural Almond
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Natural Almond Technical Profile
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Natural Almond in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Natural Almond in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNatural Almond
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mineral Water
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Steamed Chai
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Barberry Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Toasted Almond
PPG
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Off-White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Rattan Basket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sugar Scrub
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vintage Ephemera
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Natural Almond
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Natural Almond
#DED2BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Natural Almond
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Natural Almond 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 Natural Almond.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Natural Almond — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural Almond have?
Natural Almond 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 Natural Almond in your own space before committing.
What colors match Natural Almond from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Almond are Dulce de Leche by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mineral Water by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Steamed Chai by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Natural Almond'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 Natural Almond?
Natural Almond has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.3, 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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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 Natural Almond's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.