Porcelain 53 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E9E0D5, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toasted Marshmallow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9E0D5 · 53
Porcelain
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Porcelain Technical Profile
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Porcelain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Porcelain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPorcelain
Nearly identical
PPGToasted Marshmallow
Toasted Marshmallow
PPG
Nearly identical
Riviera Dune
Valspar
Nearly identical
Southern Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Cashmere
Behr
Nearly identical
Almond Milk
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Old Lace
Kilz
Nearly identical
Crisp Muslin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Peau de Soie
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fresh Linen
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Porcelain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Porcelain
#E9E0D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Porcelain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Porcelain 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 Porcelain.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Porcelain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Porcelain have?
Porcelain by Sherwin-Williams 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 Porcelain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Porcelain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Porcelain are Toasted Marshmallow by PPG (a near-identical match), Riviera Dune by Valspar (a near-identical match), Moroccan Moonlight by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Porcelain'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 Porcelain?
Porcelain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.4, 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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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 Porcelain's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.