Parachute 1218-5 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BEB755, estimated LRV 46 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chilled Wine from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BEB755 · 1218-5
Parachute
46%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Parachute Technical Profile
HEX Code#BEB755
RGB190, 183, 85
Estimated LRV45.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Parachute
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parachute
#BEB755
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DB47E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parachute
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Parachute Room Palettes
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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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Parachute — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parachute have?
Parachute by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Parachute from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parachute are Chilled Wine by Behr (a close digital match), Terra Verde by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Coriander Seed by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Parachute'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 Parachute?
Parachute has a estimated lightness value of 45.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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