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PPG / Glidden Almond CreamPPG1086-3 · #E1CEB2 · LRV 63

Almond Cream reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what PPG / Glidden PPG1086-3 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

PPG / GLIDDEN ALMOND CREAM
RGB 225, 206, 178LRV 63

Color spec

BrandPPG / Glidden
NameAlmond Cream
SKUPPG1086-3
Hex#E1CEB2
RGB225, 206, 178
HSL36°, 44%, 79%
LRV63
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About PPG / Glidden Almond Cream

At LRV 63, Almond Cream is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Almond Cream is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7688 · #E1CDAE · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 63
SW 6134 · #E0CFB0 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 63
SW 6127 · #E4CEAC · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 64
SW 9119 · #DDD0B6 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 64

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.69
All neutral at Behr →
HDC-AC-09 · #E2CEB3 · ΔE 0.69 · LRV 64
N270-2 · #DECFB5 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 63
N260-2 · #E0CBB2 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 62
MQ3-16 · #DFD1B4 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 65

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.7
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1052 · #E1CFB5 · ΔE 0.7 · LRV 64
CC-370 · #E1CFB5 · ΔE 0.7 · LRV 64
1059 · #DFCEB3 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 62
CC-430 · #DFCEB3 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 62

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.37
All neutral at Valspar →
8003-22B · #E1CEB3 · ΔE 0.37 · LRV 64
8004-18B · #E2CFB2 · ΔE 0.42 · LRV 64
V090-2 · #E4CEB1 · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 64.1
V178 · #E0CEB6 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 63.6

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.7
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1086-3 · #E1CFB2 · ΔE 0.7 · LRV 64
20YY 63/149 · #E1CFB6 · ΔE 1.02 · LRV 63
PPG1087-4 · #E0CEB7 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 63
PPG1098-3 · #DECFB3 · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 63

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
216-1DB · #E4CEAC · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 64
320-1DB · #E0CFAD · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 64
312-2DB · #E5CDB6 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 64
322-1DB · #DBCFB0 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 63
HGSW 3166 · #E1CDAE · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 63
HGSW 7688 · #E1CDAE · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 63
HGSW 3197 · #E0CFB0 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 63
HGSW 6134 · #E0CFB0 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 63

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.88
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEC764 · #E0CFB5 · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 59
DEC761 · #DDCDB3 · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 58
DEC745 · #E5D0B0 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 61
DE6178 · #E1CEAD · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 59

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.53
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-156 · #D3C9B7 · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 59

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.42
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9901 · #E1D0B8 · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 65
NO. 8 · #D8CBAE · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 60
NO. 226 · #DBCFBB · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 63
NO. 44 · #DFCDA6 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 62

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.8
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0258 · #E4D0B2 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 65
0287 · #E0CFB4 · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 64
0265 · #E0CDAE · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 63
0315 · #DCCEAF · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 62

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.24
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0287 · #E0CDB1 · ΔE 0.24 · LRV 62
0258 · #E4CEAE · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 63
0294 · #E2D0B0 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 63
H0105 · #DCCFB6 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 64

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.93
All neutral at Rodda →
CA115 · #E4CFB3 · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 64
CA135 · #DDCCB1 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 62
CA104 · #E3CDB1 · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 63
CA110 · #E3CCAE · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 62

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.66
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-881 · #D9CEB2 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 62
C2-897 · #DCD3BB · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 65
C2-641 · #DACDA9 · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 61

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.14
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-21 · #DED3C1 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 66

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.03
All neutral at Portola Paints →
EL MATADOR · #DBC6A9 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 58
LA CONCHITA · #DBC3AA · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 57

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.82
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 60

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.24
All neutral at Kompozit →
0287 · #E0CDB1 · ΔE 0.24 · LRV 63
0258 · #E4CEAE · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 64
0294 · #E2D0B0 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 64
0301 · #E1D1B1 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 65

Similar PPG / Glidden colors

closest in the PPG / Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Almond Cream within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPG12-26 · LRV 64
PPG1098-3 · LRV 63
PPG1087-4 · LRV 63
PPG12-29 · LRV 64
PPG1081-2 · LRV 65
PPG1078-3 · LRV 64

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #E1CEB2 in HSL space. Pair Almond Cream with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#E1CEB2 + #B2C5E1
TRIADIC
#E1CEB2 · #B2E1CE · #CEB2E1
ANALOGOUS
#E1B7B2 · #E1CEB2 · #DDE1B2

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.54:1fail
Sample text on black
13.67:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

PPG / Glidden Almond Cream Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Almond Cream from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1086-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Almond Cream

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Netsuke (SW 6134), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Almond Cream without repainting risk. See the full Netsuke swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Almond Cream

The closest Behr equivalent of Almond Cream is Concord Buff (HDC-AC-09). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 63). If Behr is your counter, order Concord Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Concord Buff swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Almond Cream

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Almond Cream is Moccasin (1059). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 63). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Moccasin and you'll get the same color. See the full Moccasin swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Almond Cream

The closest Valspar equivalent of Almond Cream is Peasant Bread (8003-22B). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 63). If Valspar is your counter, order Peasant Bread and you'll get the same color. See the full Peasant Bread swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Almond Cream

The closest Glidden equivalent of Almond Cream is Almond Cream (PPG1086-3). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 63). If Glidden is your counter, order Almond Cream and you'll get the same color. See the full Almond Cream swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Almond Cream

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Almond Cream is Echoing Valley (320-1DB) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Echoing Valley swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Almond Cream

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Netsuke (HGSW 3197), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Almond Cream without repainting risk. See the full Netsuke swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Almond Cream

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Almond Cream is Inside Passage (DEC764). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 59 vs 63). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Inside Passage and you'll get the same color. See the full Inside Passage swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Almond Cream

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Single Cream (NO. 9901), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Almond Cream without repainting risk. See the full Single Cream swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Almond Cream

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Almond Cream is Muslin Tint (0287). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 63). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Muslin Tint and you'll get the same color. See the full Muslin Tint swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Almond Cream

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Almond Cream is Muslin Tint (0287). At ΔE 0.24 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 63). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Muslin Tint and you'll get the same color. See the full Muslin Tint swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Almond Cream

Rodda's nearest match is Biscuit (CA104), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Almond Cream without repainting risk. See the full Biscuit swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Almond Cream

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Almond Cream. The nearest is Jute (C2-881) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 63). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jute swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Almond Cream

Clare has no exact twin of Almond Cream. The nearest is Turbinado (PNT100-LT-21) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 63). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Turbinado swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Almond Cream

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Almond Cream is El Matador (EL MATADOR) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 58 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Matador swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Almond Cream

Annie Sloan's nearest match is Old Ochre (OLD OCHRE), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly darker (LRV 60 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Almond Cream without repainting risk. See the full Old Ochre swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Almond Cream

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Almond Cream is Muslin Tint (0287). At ΔE 0.24 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 63). If Kompozit is your counter, order Muslin Tint and you'll get the same color. See the full Muslin Tint swatch →

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