Vintage Linen PPU7-16 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3DBCC, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Sesame from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E3DBCC · PPU7-16
Vintage Linen
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Vintage Linen Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3DBCC
RGB227, 219, 204
Estimated LRV71.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Vintage Linen
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vintage Linen
#E3DBCC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vintage Linen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vintage Linen Room Palettes
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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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Vintage Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vintage Linen have?
Vintage Linen by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Vintage Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vintage Linen are White Sesame by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Travertine Trail by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sonnet by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Vintage Linen'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 Vintage Linen?
Vintage Linen has a estimated lightness value of 71.4, 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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