Winter Wheat 12-05 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F5E4BF, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is San Mateo Beaches from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E4BF · 12-05
Winter Wheat
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Wheat Technical Profile
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Winter Wheat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Wheat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWinter Wheat
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSan Mateo Beaches
San Mateo Beaches
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Perfect Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Summer Solstice
Behr
Nearly identical
Full Moon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Homey Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Kettle Corn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Kettle Corn
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Melted Wax
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lion'S Roar
Kilz
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Wheat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Wheat
#F5E4BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5C66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Wheat 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 Wheat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winter Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Wheat have?
Winter Wheat 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 Winter Wheat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Wheat are San Mateo Beaches by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Perfect Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Summer Solstice by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Wheat'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 Wheat?
Winter Wheat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.7, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Winter Wheat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.