Ref. #EFECE2 · 14-16
Winter Mood
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Mood Technical Profile
What color is Winter Mood? It's a very light warm yellow with the hex code #EFECE2. Colors similar to Winter Mood include Sherwin-Williams Cotton, Vista Paint White Silence, Valspar Dove White. Winter Mood has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 84, Winter Mood reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Winter Mood reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Winter Mood
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Cotton
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
White Silence
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dove White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Queen Anne's Lace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dune White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Child of Heaven
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Salt Crystal
Behr
Nearly identical
Architectural White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Mood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Mood
#EFECE2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Mood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Mood 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 Winter Mood.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winter Mood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Mood have?
Winter Mood by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Winter Mood from other brands?
The closest matches are Cotton by Sherwin-Williams (#EEEBE1), White Silence by Vista Paint (#F0EDE3), Dove White by Valspar (#F1EEE4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Winter Mood?
Winter Mood has an LRV of 83.8, 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 Winter Mood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.