Silk Sails 1206-2 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F6EECD, 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.
Ref. #F6EECD · 1206-2
Silk Sails
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silk Sails Technical Profile
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Silk Sails in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silk Sails in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSilk Sails
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAngels Gate
Angels Gate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Annabel
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lightning White
Behr
Nearly identical
Annabel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Desert Flower
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Kilz
Nearly identical
Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Eco Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Summer Pear
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Air .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silk Sails
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Silk Sails.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Silk Sails in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silk Sails from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silk Sails are Angels Gate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Man on the Moon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Annabel by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Silk Sails's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.