Sweet Gardenia 1068-1 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFE4DA, 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.
Ref. #EFE4DA · 1068-1
Sweet Gardenia
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Gardenia Technical Profile
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Sweet Gardenia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Gardenia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSweet Gardenia
Nearly identical
BehrVellum Parchment
Vellum Parchment
Behr
Nearly identical
White Meadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Origami
Valspar
Nearly identical
Merlins Beard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Alabaster
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Early Sunset
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Champagne White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Almond Milk
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Gardenia
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
Pure 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
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 Sweet Gardenia.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Gardenia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Gardenia have?
Sweet Gardenia 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 Sweet Gardenia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Gardenia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Gardenia are Vellum Parchment by Behr (a near-identical match), Eurolinen by Behr (a near-identical match), White Meadow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Gardenia's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.