Ref. #CEC1B5 · 1020-3
Whippet
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Whippet Technical Profile
What color is Whippet? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #CEC1B5. Colors similar to Whippet include Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath, Kilz Mannequin, Kilz Buried In Sand. Whippet has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Whippet sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Whippet
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Elephant's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Mannequin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gravelstone
Behr
Nearly identical
Perfect Backdrop
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bungalow Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Walnut Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hearthstone
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Whippet from other brands?
The closest matches are Elephant's Breath by Farrow & Ball (#CCBFB3), Mannequin by Kilz (#CFC0B3), Buried In Sand by Kilz (#CDC2B6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Whippet?
Whippet has an LRV of 54.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Whippet's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.