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Ref. #E5E0D2 · 1008-1

Focus

75%LRV Value
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Focus 1008-1 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E5E0D2, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Strand of Pearlsreg from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Focus Technical Profile

HEX Code#E5E0D2
RGB229, 224, 210
LRV74.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG

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Focus in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Focus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGFocus
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreStrand of Pearlsreg

Strand of Pearlsreg

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Natural Choice

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Gracious

Valspar

Nearly identical

Predictable

Behr

Nearly identical

Worn Pages

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Elusive White

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Feather Stone

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Crystal Haze

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

School House White

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Cashmere White

Kilz

Nearly identical

Bisque .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Focus

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Focus

#E5E0D2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A4AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Focus

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Worn Pages

Complement

Hint of Violet

Focus Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Olive Orchard

Pop

Cowboy Hat

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Purple Rhapsody

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Azalea Leaf

Pop

Nocturne Shade

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Focus.

Elegant Lace

PPG · 60YY 74/072

#E5E0D3

Pale Pistachio

PPG · 10GY 74/087

#DFE2D2

Heatherbelle

PPG · 90YR 73/029

#E5DDDA

Misty China Rain Green

PPG · 30GY 73/053

#DDE0D7

Light Chervil

PPG · 10GY 76/144

#E0E7CC

Antique White

PPG · 40YY 83/043

#E1DACA

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Sweet Sue

Hirshfield's · 1003

#D8AA86

Sahara Sands

Valspar · 2007-8B

#E0C6AE

Something Sweet

Kilz · LC200-02

#F6C9A1

Beachcombing

Dunn-Edwards · DET494

#E4C683

Mac N Cheese

Hirshfield's · 0954

#FFBF2B

Focus — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Focus have?
Focus 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 Focus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Focus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Focus are Strand of Pearlsreg by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Natural Choice by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gray Mist by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Focus'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 Focus?
Focus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.6, 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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