Whippet 1020-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CEC1B5, estimated 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.
PPG · #CEC1B5 · 1020-3
Whippet
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Whippet Technical Profile
HEX Code#CEC1B5
RGB206, 193, 181
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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#CCBFB3
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#CFC0B3
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#D0C3B5
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#D1C4B6
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#CBBEB0
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#CDBFB0
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#C8BDB2
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Walnut Cream
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#D5C6B7
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Stable Gray
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Colors That Work With Whippet
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whippet
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Whippet Room Palettes
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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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Whippet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whippet have?
Whippet 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 Whippet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whippet are Elephant's Breath by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Mannequin by Kilz (a close digital match), Buried In Sand by Kilz (a close digital 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 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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