Always Almond 1099-1 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EBE5D2, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Romano from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBE5D2 · 1099-1
Always Almond
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Always Almond Technical Profile
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Always Almond in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Always Almond in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAlways Almond
Nearly identical
ValsparRomano
Romano
Valspar
Nearly identical
YL-W12
Behr
Nearly identical
Shea Butter
Kilz
Nearly identical
Classical Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Air .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Opaline
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dubai Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Antique White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Loch Ness
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Restful White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Always Almond
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Always Almond
#EBE5D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Always Almond
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Always Almond 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 Always Almond.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Always Almond — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Always Almond have?
Always Almond by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Always Almond in your own space before committing.
What colors match Always Almond from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Always Almond are Romano by Valspar (a near-identical match), YL-W12 by Behr (a near-identical match), Shea Butter by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Always Almond'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 Always Almond?
Always Almond has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.4, 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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