Linen Tint 16-09 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F1E2C6, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Haystack from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1E2C6 · 16-09
Linen Tint
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Linen Tint Technical Profile
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Linen Tint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Linen Tint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLinen Tint
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHaystack
Haystack
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dappled Sunlight
Behr
Nearly identical
Thatched Roof
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cauliflower Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Vital Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Double Cream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
A True Antique
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rich Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Yards Of Muslin
Kilz
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Linen Tint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Linen Tint
#F1E2C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Linen Tint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Linen Tint 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 Linen Tint.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Linen Tint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Linen Tint have?
Linen Tint 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 Linen Tint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Linen Tint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Linen Tint are Haystack by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dappled Sunlight by Behr (a near-identical match), Cauliflower Cream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Linen Tint'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 Linen Tint?
Linen Tint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Linen Tint's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.