Garlic Clove 18-09 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ECE9DD, 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.
Ref. #ECE9DD · 18-09
Garlic Clove
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Garlic Clove Technical Profile
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Garlic Clove in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Garlic Clove in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGarlic Clove
Nearly identical
ValsparSnow Cap
Snow Cap
Valspar
Nearly identical
Onion Skin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sail Cloth
Behr
Nearly identical
Onion Skin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Abstract White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dove Wing
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Whispered White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Alabaster
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cashmere White
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garlic Clove
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Garlic Clove.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garlic Clove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garlic Clove have?
Garlic Clove by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Garlic Clove in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garlic Clove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garlic Clove are Snow Cap by Valspar (a near-identical match), Onion Skin by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sail Cloth by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garlic Clove's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.