SOLEIL (PPG12-27) is a light yellow from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 78.7 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Ivory Lustre (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to SOLEIL in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

78.7 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG12-27

HEX

#F0E5C7

RGB

240, 229, 199

HSL

44°, 58%, 86%

Family

Yellows

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SOLEIL FAQ

What undertone does SOLEIL have?

SOLEIL has no strong undertone: it reads as a light yellow, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of SOLEIL?

SOLEIL has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 78.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to SOLEIL in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Ivory Lustre (184), ~99% proximity; Behr: Proper Temperature (M310-2), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Jefferson Cream (DET666), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Lantern (T550), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Meringue (SW 7561), ~96% proximity; PPG: Soleil (PPG1093-2), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vanillin (HGSW6371), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: New White (No. 59), ~92% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of SOLEIL?

The HEX code of SOLEIL (PPG12-27) is #F0E5C7, RGB 240, 229, 199. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.