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Natural Choice
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Natural Choice Technical Profile
What color is Natural Choice? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E3DED0. Colors similar to Natural Choice include Benjamin Moore Strand of Pearlsreg, PPG Southern Breeze, Valspar Gracious. Natural Choice has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 73, Natural Choice 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 warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Natural Choice
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Strand of Pearlsreg
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Southern Breeze
PPG
Nearly identical
Gracious
Valspar
Nearly identical
Feather Stone
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Feather Stone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Predictable
Behr
Nearly identical
Crystal Haze
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Natural Choice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Natural Choice
#E3DED0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Natural Choice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Natural Choice 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Natural Choice.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Natural Choice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural Choice have?
Natural Choice by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Natural Choice from other brands?
The closest matches are Strand of Pearlsreg by Benjamin Moore (#E4DFD1), Southern Breeze by PPG (#E4DFD1), Gracious by Valspar (#E2DDCF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Natural Choice?
Natural Choice has an LRV of 73.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Natural Choice's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.