Popcorn White 46YY 86/166 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FAEDCE, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Calcite from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAEDCE · 46YY 86/166
Popcorn White
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Popcorn White Technical Profile
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Popcorn White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Popcorn White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPopcorn White
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCalcite
Calcite
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Queenly Laugh
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Honied White
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Sorbet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Queenly Laugh
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Flaxen
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Limon Sorbet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Light Shine
Kilz
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Popcorn White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Popcorn White
#FAEDCE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6CB67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Popcorn White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Popcorn White 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 Popcorn White.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Popcorn White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Popcorn White have?
Popcorn White 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 Popcorn White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Popcorn White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Popcorn White are Calcite by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Queenly Laugh by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Corinthian White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Popcorn White'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 Popcorn White?
Popcorn White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.3, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Popcorn White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.