Garlic Clove 18-09 is a white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ECE9DD, estimated LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Snow Cap from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #ECE9DD · 18-09
Garlic Clove
81%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Garlic Clove Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECE9DD
RGB236, 233, 221
Estimated LRV81.3
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 Familywhite
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Garlic Clove
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Snow Cap
Valspar
#ECE9DD
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Onion Skin
Hirshfield's
#EBE8DC
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Sail Cloth
Behr
#EEEBDF
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Onion Skin
Vista Paint
#ECE9DC
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Abstract White
Dunn-Edwards
#EDE9DD
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Dove Wing
Benjamin Moore
#EAE7DC
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Whispered White
Dutch Boy
#EFEBDF
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Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
#EBE7DC
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Alabaster
Sherwin-Williams
#EDEAE0
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Bisque .02
Colorhouse
#F0EEE2
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Cashmere White
Kilz
#EAE5D8
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Colors That Work With Garlic Clove
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garlic Clove
#ECE9DD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garlic Clove
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garlic Clove 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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Garlic Clove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garlic Clove have?
Garlic Clove by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the white 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 Garlic Clove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garlic Clove are Snow Cap by Valspar (a close digital match), Onion Skin by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sail Cloth by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Garlic Clove'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 Garlic Clove?
Garlic Clove has a estimated lightness value of 81.3, 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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