Cheddar Biscuit 1083-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D2AD87, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spaghetti Squash from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2AD87 · 1083-5
Cheddar Biscuit
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cheddar Biscuit Technical Profile
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Cheddar Biscuit in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cheddar Biscuit in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCheddar Biscuit
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySpaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Caramel Cloud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Toffee Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Ligonier Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Davanzo Beige
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fossil Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fiddlesticks
Valspar
Very similar
Peanut Shell
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cheddar Biscuit
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cheddar Biscuit
#D2AD87
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cheddar Biscuit
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cheddar Biscuit 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 Cheddar Biscuit.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cheddar Biscuit — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cheddar Biscuit have?
Cheddar Biscuit by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Cheddar Biscuit in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cheddar Biscuit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cheddar Biscuit are Spaghetti Squash by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Caramel Cloud by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Toffee Cream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cheddar Biscuit'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 Cheddar Biscuit?
Cheddar Biscuit has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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