Paraffin 14-31 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E5E1D8, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heron Plume from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E5E1D8 · 14-31
Paraffin
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Paraffin Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5E1D8
RGB229, 225, 216
Estimated LRV75.5
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 Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Heron Plume
Sherwin-Williams
#E5E1D8
Close digital match
Moon Pie
Dutch Boy
#E5E1D8
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Classic Gray
Benjamin Moore
#E4E1D8
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Dove White
Hirshfield's
#E6E2D8
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Reserved White
Kilz
#E6E1D8
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Wispy White
Valspar
#E5E2D9
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Painter'S White
Behr
#E5E2DA
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Freshened-Up
Vista Paint
#E6E3DA
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Foggy Day
Dunn-Edwards
#E7E3DB
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Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
#EBE7DC
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Imagine .06
Colorhouse
#EAE9E1
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Colors That Work With Paraffin
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Paraffin
#E5E1D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Paraffin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paraffin 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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Paraffin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paraffin have?
Paraffin 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 Paraffin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paraffin are Heron Plume by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Moon Pie by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Sanctuary by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Paraffin'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 Paraffin?
Paraffin has a estimated lightness value of 75.5, 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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Why Paraffin's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.