Ref. #D6C7B0 · UL160-16
Parachute Silk
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Parachute Silk Technical Profile
What color is Parachute Silk? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #D6C7B0. Colors similar to Parachute Silk include PPG Armadillo, Sherwin-Williams Sand Beach, Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan. Parachute Silk has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Parachute Silk 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 warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Parachute Silk
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Armadillo
PPG
Nearly identical
Sand Beach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Desert Suede
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beach Dune
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sandstone Palette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Marrone Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Sandstone Palette
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Thousand Islands
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Parachute Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parachute Silk
#D6C7B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parachute Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Parachute Silk 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 Parachute Silk.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Parachute Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parachute Silk have?
Parachute Silk by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Parachute Silk from other brands?
The closest matches are Armadillo by PPG (#D7C8B1), Sand Beach by Sherwin-Williams (#D4C5AD), Softer Tan by Sherwin-Williams (#DACAB2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Parachute Silk?
Parachute Silk has an LRV of 58.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Parachute Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.