China Silk 1060-2 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3D1CC, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morristown Cream from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E3D1CC · 1060-2
China Silk
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
China Silk Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3D1CC
RGB227, 209, 204
Estimated LRV66.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to China Silk
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Morristown Cream
Benjamin Moore
#E1CFCA
Close digital match
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
#E6D1CB
Close digital match
Tender Shell
Valspar
#E2D1CA
Close digital match
Natalia
Vista Paint
#DBCCC7
Close digital match
Pale Berries
Dunn-Edwards
#E2CCC7
Close digital match
Vienna Lace
Behr
#E9D9D4
Close digital match
Pout
Hirshfield's
#E4CCC3
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Dutch Boy
#E8D0C6
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White Truffle
Sherwin-Williams
#D7C8C2
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#EBD1CA
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Colors That Work With China Silk
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
China Silk
#E3D1CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA285
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for China Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
China Silk 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
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China Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does China Silk have?
China Silk by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the red 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 China Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to China Silk are Morristown Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Calamine by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Tender Shell by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting China Silk'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 China Silk?
China Silk has a estimated lightness value of 66.3, 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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