Floral Linen 1189-1 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F5E2DE, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candy Floss from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F5E2DE · 1189-1
Floral Linen
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Floral Linen Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5E2DE
RGB245, 226, 222
Estimated LRV79.1
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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#F7E3DF
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Morning Side
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#F3E2DF
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Morning Side
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#F4E1DB
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Soft Stone
Valspar
#F8E2DE
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Key Pearl
Benjamin Moore
#F6E5E0
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White Russian
Dunn-Edwards
#F0E0DC
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Cotton Candy
Sherwin-Williams
#F2E0DF
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Peach Glamour
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#EEDEDA
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Colors That Work With Floral Linen
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Floral Linen
#F5E2DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAA478
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Floral Linen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Floral Linen 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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Floral Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Floral Linen have?
Floral Linen 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 Floral Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Floral Linen are Candy Floss by Behr (a close digital match), Morning Side by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Almond Kiss by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Floral Linen'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 Floral Linen?
Floral Linen has a estimated lightness value of 79.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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