Tangelo Cream 1197-1 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F2E9DE, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Meadow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2E9DE · 1197-1
Tangelo Cream
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tangelo Cream Technical Profile
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Tangelo Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tangelo Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTangelo Cream
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWhite Meadow
White Meadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Candle White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Birchwood White
Valspar
Nearly identical
French White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Exclusive Ivory
Behr
Nearly identical
Downy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Family Heirloom
Kilz
Nearly identical
Child of Heaven
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Creamed Vanilla
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tangelo Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tangelo Cream
#F2E9DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tangelo Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tangelo Cream 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 Tangelo Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tangelo Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tangelo Cream have?
Tangelo Cream 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 Tangelo Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tangelo Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tangelo Cream are White Meadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Candle White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Birchwood White by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tangelo Cream'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 Tangelo Cream?
Tangelo Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.4, 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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