Almond Paste 1103-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E5DBC5, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chartreuse Frost from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5DBC5 · 1103-2
Almond Paste
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Almond Paste Technical Profile
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Almond Paste in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Almond Paste in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAlmond Paste
Nearly identical
BehrChartreuse Frost
Chartreuse Frost
Behr
Nearly identical
Paraffin Wax
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mission White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Jewett White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lime White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Golden Weave
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Unforgettable
Valspar
Nearly identical
Frappe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antique White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jewett White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Air .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Almond Paste
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Almond Paste
#E5DBC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Almond Paste
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Almond Paste 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 Paste.
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 Paste — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Almond Paste have?
Almond Paste by PPG 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 Almond Paste in your own space before committing.
What colors match Almond Paste from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almond Paste are Chartreuse Frost by Behr (a near-identical match), Paraffin Wax by Kilz (a near-identical match), Mission White by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Almond Paste'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 Almond Paste?
Almond Paste has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Almond Paste's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.