Ref. #DFD5C8 · 1075-3
Casual Elegance
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Casual Elegance Technical Profile
What color is Casual Elegance? It's a light warm beige with the hex code #DFD5C8. Colors similar to Casual Elegance include Sherwin-Williams Kestrel White, Benjamin Moore Frosted Toffee, Vista Paint Powder Cake. Casual Elegance has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 67, Casual Elegance sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Casual Elegance pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Casual Elegance
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frosted Toffee
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Powder Cake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chocolate Froth
Behr
Nearly identical
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Moon Drop
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Clay Angel
Valspar
Nearly identical
October Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Casual Elegance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Casual Elegance
#DFD5C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Casual Elegance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Casual Elegance 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 Casual Elegance.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Casual Elegance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Casual Elegance have?
Casual Elegance by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Casual Elegance from other brands?
The closest matches are Kestrel White by Sherwin-Williams (#E0D6C8), Frosted Toffee by Benjamin Moore (#DFD4C7), Powder Cake by Vista Paint (#DDD4C7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Casual Elegance?
Casual Elegance has an LRV of 67.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Casual Elegance's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.