Chunk Of Cheddar 1204-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F9C982, LRV 64 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jackfruit from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9C982 · 1204-5
Chunk Of Cheddar
64%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chunk Of Cheddar Technical Profile
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Chunk Of Cheddar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chunk Of Cheddar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGChunk Of Cheddar
Nearly identical
BehrJackfruit
Jackfruit
Behr
Nearly identical
Pure Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Butter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Florida Orange
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Orange Glass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Corn
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sunset in Italy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunset in Italy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Afterglow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chunk Of Cheddar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chunk Of Cheddar
#F9C982
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6D161
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chunk Of Cheddar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chunk Of Cheddar 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 Chunk Of Cheddar.
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chunk Of Cheddar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chunk Of Cheddar have?
Chunk Of Cheddar 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 Chunk Of Cheddar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chunk Of Cheddar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chunk Of Cheddar are Jackfruit by Behr (a near-identical match), Jackfruit by Behr (a near-identical match), Pure Ivory by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chunk Of Cheddar'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 Chunk Of Cheddar?
Chunk Of Cheddar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.5, 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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Why Chunk Of Cheddar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.