Almond Paste 1103-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E5DBC5, estimated 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.
PPG · #E5DBC5 · 1103-2
Almond Paste
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Almond Paste Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5DBC5
RGB229, 219, 197
Estimated LRV71.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Chartreuse Frost
Behr
#E3DAC5
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Paraffin Wax
Kilz
#E4D9C3
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Mission White
Dunn-Edwards
#E2D8C2
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Jewett White
Vista Paint
#E4DBC7
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Lime White
Farrow & Ball
#E8DEC9
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Golden Weave
Dutch Boy
#E9DEC8
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Unforgettable
Valspar
#E4DCC7
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Frappe
Benjamin Moore
#E8DCC4
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Antique White
Sherwin-Williams
#E8DCC6
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Jewett White
Hirshfield's
#E6DDCA
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Air .03
Colorhouse
#E5DFC9
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Colors That Work With Almond Paste
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Almond Paste from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almond Paste are Chartreuse Frost by Behr (a close digital match), Paraffin Wax by Kilz (a close digital match), Mission White by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 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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