Parachute Silk UL160-16 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6C7B0, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Armadillo from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6C7B0 · UL160-16
Parachute Silk
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Parachute Silk Technical Profile
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Parachute Silk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Parachute Silk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrParachute Silk
Nearly identical
PPGArmadillo
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
Sandstone Palette
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Westwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Thousand Islands
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Old White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Irish Coffee
Kilz
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Parachute Silk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Parachute Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parachute Silk are Armadillo by PPG (a near-identical match), Sand Beach by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Softer Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.