Sweet Gardenia 1068-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFE4DA, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vellum Parchment from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #EFE4DA · 1068-1
Sweet Gardenia
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Gardenia Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFE4DA
RGB239, 228, 218
Estimated LRV78.9
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 Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Sweet Gardenia
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Gardenia
#EFE4DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B081
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Gardenia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Gardenia Room Palettes
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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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Sweet Gardenia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Gardenia have?
Sweet Gardenia by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Sweet Gardenia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Gardenia are Vellum Parchment by Behr (a close digital match), Eurolinen by Behr (a close digital match), White Meadow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Gardenia'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 Sweet Gardenia?
Sweet Gardenia has a estimated lightness value of 78.9, 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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