Wheat Stalk 30YY 52/515 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E7BE5F, 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.
Ref. #E7BE5F · 30YY 52/515
Wheat Stalk
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wheat Stalk Technical Profile
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Wheat Stalk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wheat Stalk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWheat Stalk
Nearly identical
ColorhouseAspire .05
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
I'm a Local
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Golden Appeal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
I’m a Local
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Quilt Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Quilted Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mustard Glaze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Firefly
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wild Bamboo
Behr
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wheat Stalk
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
Pure 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
Other PPG colors close to Wheat Stalk.
More orange colors from other brands
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wheat Stalk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wheat Stalk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wheat Stalk are Aspire .05 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), I'm a Local by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Golden Appeal by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wheat Stalk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.