Paint · Glidden · Off-whites

Glidden Paraffin

PPG14-31 · #E5E1D8 · LRV ~75.5

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Heron Plume (~100% proximity)

Paraffin (PPG14-31) is a warm off-white from Glidden with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 75.5 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Heron Plume (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Paraffin in other brands

Not the same paint: the closest name in each brand. Three brands stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column.

LRV (estimated)

75.5 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG14-31

HEX

#E5E1D8

RGB

229, 225, 216

HSL

42°, 20%, 87%

Family

Off-whites

Colors similar to Paraffin in Glidden

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Paraffin FAQ

What undertone does Paraffin have?

Paraffin is a warm off-white with a subtle yellow undertone, 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 Paraffin?

Paraffin has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 75.5 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 Paraffin in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Heron Plume (SW 6070), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Classic Gray (OC-23), ~99% proximity; PPG: Paraffin (PPG14-31), ~99% proximity; Behr: Painter's White (PPU18-08), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Origami White (HGSW7636), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Foggy Day (DE6226), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Gilded Linen (6002-1A), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Strong White (No. 2001), ~96% 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 Paraffin?

The HEX code of Paraffin (PPG14-31) is #E5E1D8, RGB 229, 225, 216. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.