Silk Elegance PPL-71 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F6E8DE, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crystal Pink from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6E8DE · PPL-71
Silk Elegance
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silk Elegance Technical Profile
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Silk Elegance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silk Elegance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSilk Elegance
Nearly identical
ValsparCrystal Pink
Crystal Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Kensington
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Adorable Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Blanched Coral
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wink Pink
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ancient Scroll
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vanilla Chai
Kilz
Nearly identical
Intimate White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pink Floss
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silk Elegance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silk Elegance
#F6E8DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCB676
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silk Elegance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silk Elegance 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 Silk Elegance.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silk Elegance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silk Elegance have?
Silk Elegance 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 Silk Elegance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silk Elegance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silk Elegance are Crystal Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match), Kensington by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tailor Tack by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silk Elegance'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 Silk Elegance?
Silk Elegance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silk Elegance's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.