Parachute Silk UL160-16 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6C7B0, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Armadillo from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D6C7B0 · UL160-16
Parachute Silk
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Parachute Silk Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6C7B0
RGB214, 199, 176
Estimated LRV58.3
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 Familyorange
BrandBehr
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#D7C8B1
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#D4C5AD
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#D5C7B3
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#D4C3AC
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#D8CBB4
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#D9CCB6
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Westwood
Dutch Boy
#D7C5AE
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Thousand Islands
Benjamin Moore
#DDCDB4
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Farrow & Ball
#CFC3AD
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#DACCBA
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Colors That Work With Parachute Silk
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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
Digital 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
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Parachute Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parachute Silk have?
Parachute Silk by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Parachute Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parachute Silk are Armadillo by PPG (a close digital match), Sand Beach by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Softer Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Parachute Silk'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 Parachute Silk?
Parachute Silk has a estimated lightness value of 58.3, 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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