Southern Breeze 1097-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E4DFD1, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Strand of Pearlsreg from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4DFD1 · 1097-2
Southern Breeze
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Southern Breeze Technical Profile
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Southern Breeze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Southern Breeze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSouthern Breeze
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreStrand of Pearlsreg
Strand of Pearlsreg
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Natural Choice
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gracious
Valspar
Nearly identical
Worn Pages
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Feather Stone
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Predictable
Behr
Nearly identical
Feather Stone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Crystal Haze
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cashmere White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Southern Breeze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Southern Breeze
#E4DFD1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Southern Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Southern Breeze 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 Southern Breeze.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Southern Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Southern Breeze have?
Southern Breeze 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 Southern Breeze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Southern Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Southern Breeze are Strand of Pearlsreg by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Natural Choice by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gracious by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Southern Breeze'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 Southern Breeze?
Southern Breeze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Southern Breeze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.