Water Chestnut 30YY 62/127 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DCCEB8, estimated LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cream and Sugar from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #DCCEB8 · 30YY 62/127
Water Chestnut
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Water Chestnut Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCCEB8
RGB220, 206, 184
Estimated LRV62.8
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 Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Benjamin Moore
#DFD1BA
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Behr
#D9CDB7
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Sandstone Palette
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Cochise
Dunn-Edwards
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Pale Gold
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Sugar Scrub
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Colors That Work With Water Chestnut
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water Chestnut
#DCCEB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water Chestnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water Chestnut 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
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Water Chestnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water Chestnut have?
Water Chestnut by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Water Chestnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Chestnut are Cream and Sugar by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Aged Parchment by Valspar (a close digital match), Stucco by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Water Chestnut'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 Water Chestnut?
Water Chestnut has a estimated lightness value of 62.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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