Prairie Winds 1111-1 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E8E6D9, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Chamois from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8E6D9 · 1111-1
Prairie Winds
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Prairie Winds Technical Profile
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Prairie Winds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Prairie Winds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPrairie Winds
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSoft Chamois
Soft Chamois
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Decadent
Valspar
Nearly identical
French Chateau
Behr
Nearly identical
Trade Winds
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Onion Skin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sparkling Champagne
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cashmere White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grey Mist
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Whispered White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prairie Winds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prairie Winds
#E8E6D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prairie Winds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prairie Winds 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 Prairie Winds.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Prairie Winds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prairie Winds have?
Prairie Winds by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Prairie Winds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prairie Winds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prairie Winds are Soft Chamois by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Decadent by Valspar (a near-identical match), French Chateau by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Prairie Winds'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 Prairie Winds?
Prairie Winds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.8, 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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