Cheddar Biscuit 1083-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D2AD87, estimated 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.
PPG · #D2AD87 · 1083-5
Cheddar Biscuit
45%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cheddar Biscuit Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2AD87
RGB210, 173, 135
Estimated LRV45.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Cheddar Biscuit
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cheddar Biscuit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cheddar Biscuit are Spaghetti Squash by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Caramel Cloud by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Toffee Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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