Winter Mood 14-16 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFECE2, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cotton from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFECE2 · 14-16
Winter Mood
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Mood Technical Profile
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Winter Mood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Mood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWinter Mood
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCotton
Cotton
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blurred
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dove White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Swan White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Queen Anne's Lace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glacier
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Salt Crystal
Behr
Nearly identical
Architectural White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Abstract White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Winter Mood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Mood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Mood are Cotton by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blurred by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), White Silence by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Mood'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 Winter Mood?
Winter Mood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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.