Water Chestnut by PPG paint color
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Ref. #DCCEB8 · 30YY 62/127

Water Chestnut

63%LRV Value
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Water Chestnut 30YY 62/127 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DCCEB8, 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.

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Water Chestnut Technical Profile

HEX Code#DCCEB8
RGB220, 206, 184
LRV62.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG

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Water Chestnut in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Water Chestnut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGWater Chestnut
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCream and Sugar

Cream and Sugar

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Aged Parchment

Valspar

Nearly identical

Joa's White

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Sandstone Palette

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Bare Essence

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Bell Tower

Behr

Nearly identical

Sandstone Palette

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Cochise

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Pale Gold

Kilz

Nearly identical

Sugar Scrub

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Water Chestnut

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Water Chestnut

#DCCEB8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A9AE84

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Rattan Basket

Complement

Blue Opal

Water Chestnut Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Olive Orchard

Pop

Ginger Root

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Dusty Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Azalea Leaf

Pop

Royal Plume

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Water Chestnut.

Toasted Almond

PPG · 1097-3

#DACFBA

Shy Gold

PPG · 50YY 61/152

#DACFB3

Pink Beige

PPG · 00YY 59/098

#DAC8BA

Mayan Tan

PPG · 10YY 63/162

#E6CEB4

Moth Gray

PPG · 1024-4

#D1C9BA

Misty Moor

PPG · 1116-4

#DAD7AD

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams · 6886

#E47237

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Sweet Sue

Hirshfield's · 1003

#D8AA86

Sahara Sands

Valspar · 2007-8B

#E0C6AE

Something Sweet

Kilz · LC200-02

#F6C9A1

Beachcombing

Dunn-Edwards · DET494

#E4C683

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Water Chestnut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Water Chestnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Chestnut are Cream and Sugar by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Aged Parchment by Valspar (a near-identical match), Stucco by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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