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Cheddar Biscuit

45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Cheddar Biscuit Technical Profile

HEX Code#D2AD87
RGB210, 173, 135
LRV45.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Cosy Chair

Complement

Superior Blue

Cheddar Biscuit Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Russian Olive

Pop

Tiger Tail

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Clover Leaf

Pop

Blue Calico

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Lucky Shamrock

Pop

Royal Plume

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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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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