Gaia 14-18 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D3BC9E, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Row House Tan from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D3BC9E · 14-18
Gaia
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gaia Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Gaia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gaia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGaia
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRow House Tan
Row House Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Persian Fable
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Persian Fable
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mish Mosh
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stone House
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Kombucha
Behr
Nearly identical
Almond Latte
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Biscotti Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tea With Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gaia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gaia
#D3BC9E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gaia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gaia 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 Gaia.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gaia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gaia have?
Gaia 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 Gaia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gaia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gaia are Row House Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Persian Fable by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Persian Fable by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gaia'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 Gaia?
Gaia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.3, 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.
Explore More with Gaia
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gaia's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.