Natural Linen 40YY 60/103 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D6CDBB, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lace Handkerchief from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D6CDBB · 40YY 60/103
Natural Linen
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Natural Linen Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6CDBB
RGB214, 205, 187
Estimated LRV61.5
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 Familybeige
BrandPPG
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Lace Handkerchief
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#D6CCB9
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#D8CFBE
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#D3CABA
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Heather
Dunn-Edwards
#D6CFBF
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#DACFBB
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Vista Paint
#D7CFBB
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Sugar Scrub
Dutch Boy
#D9CFBA
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Pebblebrook
Hirshfield's
#D8D0BC
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Shaded White
Farrow & Ball
#D9D2C1
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Oatmeal
Kilz
#D7D1C0
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Colors That Work With Natural Linen
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Natural Linen
#D6CDBB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Natural Linen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Natural Linen 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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Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Natural Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural Linen have?
Natural Linen by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Natural Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Linen are Lace Handkerchief by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Grecian Ivory by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Clay Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Natural Linen'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 Natural Linen?
Natural Linen has a estimated lightness value of 61.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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