Neutral Beige (PPG12-31) is a light beige from PPG with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 70 (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 Randolph Bisque (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Neutral Beige in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

70 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG12-31

HEX

#ECD7BA

RGB

236, 215, 186

HSL

35°, 57%, 83%

Family

Beiges

Colors similar to Neutral Beige in PPG

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Neutral Beige FAQ

What undertone does Neutral Beige have?

Neutral Beige is a light beige with a strong 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 Neutral Beige?

Neutral Beige has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 70 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 Neutral Beige in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Randolph Bisque (CW-185), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Fuzzy Scruff (8003-18B), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Sugared Pears (PPG1088-3), ~98% proximity; Behr: Sand Pearl (PPU7-18), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Arid Sands (HGSW3167), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cottage Cream (SW 7678), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Buttercream Frosting (DET662), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Matchstick (No. 2013), ~93% 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 Neutral Beige?

The HEX code of Neutral Beige (PPG12-31) is #ECD7BA, RGB 236, 215, 186. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.