Candlewick 1091-1 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F2EBD3, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Ivory from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2EBD3 · 1091-1
Candlewick
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Candlewick in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Candlewick in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCandlewick
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPale Ivory
Pale Ivory
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Writing Paper
Behr
Nearly identical
Woodmont Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Natural Whisper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ginger Sugar
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Air .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wax Wing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Candlewick
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candlewick
#F2EBD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candlewick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candlewick 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 Candlewick.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Candlewick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candlewick have?
Candlewick 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 Candlewick in your own space before committing.
What colors match Candlewick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candlewick are Pale Ivory by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Writing Paper by Behr (a near-identical match), Atlantis Pearl by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Candlewick'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 Candlewick?
Candlewick has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Candlewick's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.