Milk Paint 1098-1 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFE9D9, 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.
Ref. #EFE9D9 · 1098-1
Milk Paint
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Milk Paint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Milk Paint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMilk Paint
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPale Quartz
Pale Quartz
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coastal Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Little Star
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Restful White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Quartz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Delicate Ballerina
Kilz
Nearly identical
Polished Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stoneware
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antique White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Milk Paint
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Milk Paint.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Milk Paint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milk Paint have?
Milk Paint 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 Milk Paint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Milk Paint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milk Paint are Pale Quartz by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Coastal Beige by Behr (a near-identical match), Cotton Ridge by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Milk Paint's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.