Lotus Petal 9697 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F3DFD6, estimated LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peachskin from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #F3DFD6 · 9697
Lotus Petal
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Lotus Petal Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3DFD6
RGB243, 223, 214
Estimated LRV76.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Lotus Petal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lotus Petal
#F3DFD6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAAE78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lotus Petal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lotus Petal 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
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Lotus Petal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lotus Petal have?
Lotus Petal by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Lotus Petal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lotus Petal are Peachskin by PPG (a close digital match), Sugarcane by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Flamingo Peach by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lotus Petal'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 Lotus Petal?
Lotus Petal has a estimated lightness value of 76.7, 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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