Wheat Stalk 30YY 52/515 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E7BE5F, estimated LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aspire .05 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E7BE5F · 30YY 52/515
Wheat Stalk
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wheat Stalk Technical Profile
HEX Code#E7BE5F
RGB231, 190, 95
Estimated LRV54.6
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 Wheat Stalk
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
#EABE5B
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I'm a Local
Hirshfield's
#EBBF5C
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Golden Appeal
Dunn-Edwards
#E6BE59
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I’m a Local
Vista Paint
#EBBF5A
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Babouche
Farrow & Ball
#ECC363
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Quilt Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#EAC365
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Quilted Gold
Dutch Boy
#EAC365
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Mustard Glaze
Valspar
#E4BB53
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Firefly
Benjamin Moore
#EFC564
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Wild Bamboo
Behr
#EDC56D
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Equator
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#EBBA67
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Colors That Work With Wheat Stalk
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wheat Stalk
#E7BE5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4C66C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wheat Stalk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wheat Stalk 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.
Wheat Stalk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wheat Stalk have?
Wheat Stalk 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 Wheat Stalk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wheat Stalk are Aspire .05 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), I'm a Local by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Golden Appeal by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wheat Stalk'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 Wheat Stalk?
Wheat Stalk has a estimated lightness value of 54.6, 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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