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Gaia
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gaia Technical Profile
What color is Gaia? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D3BC9E. Colors similar to Gaia include Sherwin-Williams Row House Tan, Hirshfield's Persian Fable, Vista Paint Persian Fable. Gaia has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Gaia sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Gaia
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Almond Latte
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Practical Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Tea With Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Gaia from other brands?
The closest matches are Row House Tan by Sherwin-Williams (#D2BB9D), Persian Fable by Hirshfield's (#D2BB9C), Persian Fable by Vista Paint (#D2BB9B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gaia?
Gaia has an LRV of 52.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.