Gaia 14-18 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D3BC9E, estimated 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.
PPG · #D3BC9E · 14-18
Gaia
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gaia Technical Profile
HEX Code#D3BC9E
RGB211, 188, 158
Estimated LRV52.3
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 Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Gaia
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Row House Tan
Sherwin-Williams
#D2BB9D
Close digital match
Persian Fable
Hirshfield's
#D2BB9C
Close digital match
Persian Fable
Vista Paint
#D2BB9B
Close digital match
Mish Mosh
Valspar
#D6BEA1
Close digital match
Stone House
Benjamin Moore
#D0BB9D
Close digital match
Kombucha
Behr
#D6BC9D
Close digital match
Almond Latte
Dunn-Edwards
#D6C0A4
Close digital match
Biscotti Beige
Dutch Boy
#CEBA9C
Close digital match
Tea With Cream
Kilz
#D1BBA2
Close digital match
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
#D6C2AC
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Colorhouse
#E1C9A1
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Colors That Work With Gaia
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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
Digital 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
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Gaia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gaia have?
Gaia by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Gaia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gaia are Row House Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Persian Fable by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Persian Fable by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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.
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