Whippet 1020-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CEC1B5, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elephant's Breath from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEC1B5 · 1020-3
Whippet
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Whippet Technical Profile
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Whippet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whippet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWhippet
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallElephant's Breath
Elephant's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Mannequin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gravelstone
Behr
Nearly identical
Perfect Backdrop
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hampshire Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bungalow Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Walnut Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Stable Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hearthstone
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whippet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whippet
#CEC1B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whippet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whippet 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 Whippet.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whippet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whippet have?
Whippet 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 Whippet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whippet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whippet are Elephant's Breath by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Mannequin by Kilz (a near-identical match), Buried In Sand by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whippet'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 Whippet?
Whippet 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 Whippet's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.