Waves Of Grain 12-07 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFD7AB, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Marzipan from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFD7AB · 12-07
Waves Of Grain
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Waves Of Grain Technical Profile
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Waves Of Grain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Waves Of Grain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWaves Of Grain
Nearly identical
BehrSweet Marzipan
Sweet Marzipan
Behr
Nearly identical
Capricious
Valspar
Nearly identical
Key West Ivory
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Canyon Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Awakened
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Drop Of Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Marzipan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Canary Island
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Honeypot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Waves Of Grain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Waves Of Grain
#EFD7AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6C36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Waves Of Grain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Waves Of Grain 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
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Waves Of Grain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Waves Of Grain have?
Waves Of Grain 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 Waves Of Grain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Waves Of Grain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Waves Of Grain are Sweet Marzipan by Behr (a near-identical match), Capricious by Valspar (a near-identical match), Key West Ivory by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Waves Of Grain'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 Waves Of Grain?
Waves Of Grain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.9, 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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Why Waves Of Grain's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.