Milk Paint 1098-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFE9D9, estimated LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Quartz from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #EFE9D9 · 1098-1
Milk Paint
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Milk Paint Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFE9D9
RGB239, 233, 217
Estimated LRV81.6
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 Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Milk Paint
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pale Quartz
Vista Paint
#EFE9D9
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Coastal Beige
Behr
#F0EADA
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Little Star
Dutch Boy
#F0EAD9
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Restful White
Sherwin-Williams
#EEE8D7
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Pale Quartz
Hirshfield's
#EFEADA
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Delicate Ballerina
Kilz
#EFEADA
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Polished Ivory
Valspar
#F0E9D8
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Stoneware
Benjamin Moore
#F0EBDC
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Antique White
Dunn-Edwards
#ECE6D5
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James White
Farrow & Ball
#EDE9D8
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Imagine .04
Colorhouse
#F0EDDB
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Colors That Work With Milk Paint
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Milk Paint
#EFE9D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7B280
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Milk Paint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Milk Paint 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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Milk Paint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milk Paint have?
Milk Paint by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-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 Milk Paint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milk Paint are Pale Quartz by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Coastal Beige by Behr (a close digital match), Cotton Ridge by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Milk Paint'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 Milk Paint?
Milk Paint has a estimated lightness value of 81.6, 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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