Paraffin 14-31 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E5E1D8, 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.
Ref. #E5E1D8 · 14-31
Paraffin
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Paraffin Technical Profile
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Paraffin in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Paraffin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGParaffin
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHeron Plume
Heron Plume
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Moon Pie
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Classic Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dove White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Reserved White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wispy White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Painter'S White
Behr
Nearly identical
Freshened-Up
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Foggy Day
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Paraffin
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Paraffin.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Paraffin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paraffin have?
Paraffin 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 Paraffin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Paraffin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paraffin are Heron Plume by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Moon Pie by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sanctuary by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Paraffin's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.