Cheerful Heart 1016-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DCC7C0, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bella Mia from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCC7C0 · 1016-3
Cheerful Heart
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cheerful Heart Technical Profile
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Cheerful Heart in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cheerful Heart in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCheerful Heart
Nearly identical
BehrBella Mia
Bella Mia
Behr
Nearly identical
Acapulco Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mauve Mystery
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Badlands Taupe
Valspar
Nearly identical
Abalone Shell
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Berries
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pout
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pout
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool Stockings
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cheerful Heart
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cheerful Heart
#DCC7C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cheerful Heart
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cheerful Heart 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
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cheerful Heart — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cheerful Heart have?
Cheerful Heart by PPG has a neutral 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 Cheerful Heart in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cheerful Heart from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cheerful Heart are Bella Mia by Behr (a near-identical match), Acapulco Sand by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Victorian Cameo by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cheerful Heart'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 Cheerful Heart?
Cheerful Heart has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cheerful Heart's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.