Pale Ecru 1195-1 is a white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F2EBE1, estimated LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shady White from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F2EBE1 · 1195-1
Pale Ecru
84%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Ecru Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2EBE1
RGB242, 235, 225
Estimated LRV83.7
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 Familywhite
BrandPPG
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Shady White
Behr
#F0E9DF
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Child of Heaven
Hirshfield's
#F1EBE0
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Downy
Sherwin-Williams
#EFE8DD
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Cotton
Kilz
#F4EEE5
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Neutral Ground
Vista Paint
#F3EDE2
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Birchwood White
Valspar
#F3EAE0
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Winter Sky
Benjamin Moore
#F5ECE0
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Tea Biscuit
Dunn-Edwards
#F5EBE1
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Creamed Vanilla
Dutch Boy
#EFE8DB
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Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
#EBE7DC
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Bisque .02
Colorhouse
#F0EEE2
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Colors That Work With Pale Ecru
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Ecru
#F2EBE1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB181
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Ecru
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Ecru 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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Pale Ecru — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Ecru have?
Pale Ecru by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the 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 Pale Ecru from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Ecru are Shady White by Behr (a close digital match), Bleached Linen by Behr (a close digital match), Bleached Linen by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Ecru'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 Pale Ecru?
Pale Ecru has a estimated lightness value of 83.7, 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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