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Ref. #F6E5B9 · 1210-2

Gentle Glow

79%LRV Value
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Gentle Glow 1210-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F6E5B9, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oklahoma Wheat from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gentle Glow Technical Profile

HEX Code#F6E5B9
RGB246, 229, 185
LRV79.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG

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Gentle Glow in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Gentle Glow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGGentle Glow
Nearly identical
BehrOklahoma Wheat

Oklahoma Wheat

Behr

Nearly identical

Mushroom Cap

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Lemon Chiffon

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

White Whimsy

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Yellow Frosting

Kilz

Nearly identical

Martica

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Martica

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Coconut Cream

Valspar

Nearly identical

Solar Wind

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Grain .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

Farrow's Cream

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gentle Glow

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gentle Glow

#F6E5B9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B3C86A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gentle Glow

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Gentle Glow

Complement

Foxglove

Gentle Glow Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Autumn Fern

Pop

Tiger Tail

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Mallard Green

Pop

Blue Calico

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Adventure

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Gentle Glow.

Winter Wheat

PPG · 30YY 61/377

#F5E4BF

Belgian Waffle

PPG · 00YY 57/299

#F3DFB6

Limelight Yellow

PPG · 70YY 77/207

#EDE6BE

Sandy Feet

PPG · 10YY 74/192

#F8DCBE

Sunbeam

PPG · 35YY 74/372

#F5EDB2

Gin Fizz

PPG · 70YY 83/300

#F6EFB4

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Chestnut Bisque

Behr · S200-4

#BE9A89

Golden Lake

Vista Paint · 0316

#D6C6A0

Taj Mahal

Behr · M300-2

#F4E2BC

Tanner Trail

Kilz · LC220-01

#DCC6B4

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

Gentle Glow — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gentle Glow have?
Gentle Glow 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 Gentle Glow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Glow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Glow are Oklahoma Wheat by Behr (a near-identical match), Mushroom Cap by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cornsilk by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gentle Glow'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 Gentle Glow?
Gentle Glow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.1, 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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