Macadamia Nut 1057-1 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EEE3DD, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wild Rice from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEE3DD · 1057-1
Macadamia Nut
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Macadamia Nut Technical Profile
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Macadamia Nut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Macadamia Nut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMacadamia Nut
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWild Rice
Wild Rice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Malted Milk
Behr
Nearly identical
Aimee
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Seashore Bud
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aimee
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spooled White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Delighted Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Intimate White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Blushing White
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Macadamia Nut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Macadamia Nut
#EEE3DD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Macadamia Nut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Macadamia Nut 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 Macadamia Nut.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Macadamia Nut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Macadamia Nut have?
Macadamia Nut 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 Macadamia Nut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Macadamia Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Macadamia Nut are Wild Rice by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Frosted Caf by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Malted Milk by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Macadamia Nut'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 Macadamia Nut?
Macadamia Nut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.3, 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 Macadamia Nut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.