Purity 14-20 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFE9DA, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Quartz from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFE9DA · 14-20
Purity
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Purity Technical Profile
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Purity in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purity in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPurity
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPale Quartz
Pale Quartz
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coastal Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Dover White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shelled White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stoneware
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shania's Lace
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Quartz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Delicate Ballerina
Kilz
Nearly identical
Historic White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purity
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purity
#EFE9DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purity
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purity 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 Purity.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purity — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purity have?
Purity 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 Purity in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purity from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purity are Pale Quartz by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Coastal Beige by Behr (a near-identical match), Dover White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purity'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 Purity?
Purity has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.7, 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 Purity's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.