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Percale
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Percale Technical Profile
What color is Percale? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F0E8DD. Colors similar to Percale include Behr Exclusive Ivory, Vista Paint White Meadow, Sherwin-Williams Downy. Percale has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 82, Percale reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Percale
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Exclusive Ivory
Behr
Nearly identical
White Meadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Downy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Foggy Skies
Valspar
Nearly identical
French White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Windmill White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Candle White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Child Of Heaven
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Percale
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Percale
#F0E8DD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Percale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Percale 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 Percale.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Percale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Percale have?
Percale by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Percale from other brands?
The closest matches are Exclusive Ivory by Behr (#EEE6DB), White Meadow by Vista Paint (#F1E8DD), Downy by Sherwin-Williams (#EFE8DD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Percale?
Percale has an LRV of 81.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Percale's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.