Waves Of Grain 12-07 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFD7AB, estimated 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.
PPG · #EFD7AB · 12-07
Waves Of Grain
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Waves Of Grain Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFD7AB
RGB239, 215, 171
Estimated LRV69.9
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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Compare alternatives to Waves Of Grain
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sweet Marzipan
Behr
#ECD5AA
Close digital match
Capricious
Valspar
#EFD6AC
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Key West Ivory
Benjamin Moore
#EED6AD
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Canyon Sand
Vista Paint
#F3D8AA
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Awakened
Dutch Boy
#F3D8AA
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Drop Of Gold
Kilz
#F3DBAC
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Marzipan
Hirshfield's
#E9D4AA
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Canary Island
Dunn-Edwards
#E9D4A9
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Honeypot
Sherwin-Williams
#F6DEB3
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Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFDBB3
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Grain .03
Colorhouse
#E9D19E
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Colors That Work With Waves Of Grain
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Waves Of Grain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Waves Of Grain are Sweet Marzipan by Behr (a close digital match), Capricious by Valspar (a close digital match), Key West Ivory by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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