Rice Cake 12-09 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F1E7CE, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New Harvest Moon from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F1E7CE · 12-09
Rice Cake
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Rice Cake Technical Profile
HEX Code#F1E7CE
RGB241, 231, 206
Estimated LRV80.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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New Harvest Moon
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#EFE5CC
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Wax Poetic
Dunn-Edwards
#F1E6CC
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Simply Irresistible
Benjamin Moore
#F2E7CC
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Misty Mustard
Vista Paint
#F4EAD0
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Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
#F4E9CE
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Petticoat
Hirshfield's
#EFE5CE
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Fresh Zest
Sherwin-Williams
#F5E9CF
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Frolic
Valspar
#F1E7D1
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New White
Farrow & Ball
#F5E8D0
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White Peony
Kilz
#F5EDD7
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Air .02
Colorhouse
#ECE6D1
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Colors That Work With Rice Cake
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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
Digital 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
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Rice Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rice Cake have?
Rice Cake by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Rice Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rice Cake are New Harvest Moon by Behr (a close digital match), Wax Poetic by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Simply Irresistible by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rice Cake'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 Rice Cake?
Rice Cake has a estimated lightness value of 80.3, 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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