Silk Sails 1206-2 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F6EECD, estimated LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Angels Gate from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F6EECD · 1206-2
Silk Sails
85%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Silk Sails Technical Profile
HEX Code#F6EECD
RGB246, 238, 205
Estimated LRV85.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Silk Sails
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Angels Gate
Benjamin Moore
#F6EECE
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Annabel
Hirshfield's
#F7EFCF
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Lightning White
Behr
#F8F0CE
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Annabel
Vista Paint
#F4EDCD
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Desert Flower
Valspar
#F2EBCB
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Moonbeam
Kilz
#F8F1CE
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Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
#F3EAC6
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Eco Ivory
Dutch Boy
#F3EAC6
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Summer Pear
Dunn-Edwards
#F5F0D1
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Air .04
Colorhouse
#FFF5D1
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Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
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Colors That Work With Silk Sails
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silk Sails
#F6EECD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAC46E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silk Sails
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silk Sails 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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Silk Sails — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silk Sails have?
Silk Sails by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Silk Sails from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silk Sails are Angels Gate by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Man on the Moon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Annabel by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Silk Sails'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 Silk Sails?
Silk Sails has a estimated lightness value of 85.1, 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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