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Almond Brittle
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Almond Brittle Technical Profile
What color is Almond Brittle? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E5D3B9. Colors similar to Almond Brittle include Sherwin-Williams Irish Cream, Benjamin Moore Sea Urchin, Benjamin Moore Sea Urchin. Almond Brittle has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 67, Almond Brittle 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 Almond Brittle
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Irish Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sea Urchin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sand Pearl
Behr
Nearly identical
Sunday Gloves
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunday Gloves
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toasting Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Inside Passage
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Almond Brittle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Almond Brittle
#E5D3B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Almond Brittle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Almond Brittle 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Almond Brittle.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Almond Brittle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Almond Brittle have?
Almond Brittle by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Almond Brittle from other brands?
The closest matches are Irish Cream by Sherwin-Williams (#E3D2B8), Sea Urchin by Benjamin Moore (#E2D0B6), Sea Urchin by Benjamin Moore (#E2D0B6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Almond Brittle?
Almond Brittle has an LRV of 66.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Almond Brittle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.