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Rice Cake
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rice Cake Technical Profile
What color is Rice Cake? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F1E7CE. Colors similar to Rice Cake include Behr New Harvest Moon, Benjamin Moore Simply Irresistible, Vista Paint Cloud of Cream. Rice Cake has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, Rice Cake 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 Rice Cake
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
New Harvest Moon
Behr
Nearly identical
Simply Irresistible
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cloud of Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Petticoat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fresh Zest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frolic
Valspar
Nearly identical
Oatmeal Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rice Cake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rice Cake
#F1E7CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACBB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rice Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rice Cake 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 Rice Cake.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rice Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rice Cake have?
Rice Cake by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Rice Cake from other brands?
The closest matches are New Harvest Moon by Behr (#EFE5CC), Simply Irresistible by Benjamin Moore (#F2E7CC), Cloud of Cream by Vista Paint (#F4EAD0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rice Cake?
Rice Cake has an LRV of 80.3, 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 Rice Cake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.