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PPG Paraffin

PPG14-31 · #E6E1D8 · LRV 75.6

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Sunbleached is a 99% match

Paraffin (PPG14-31) is a warm off-white from PPG with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 75.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Sunbleached (99% match).

Compare Paraffin with other brands

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LRV

75.6 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG14-31

HEX

#E6E1D8

RGB

230, 225, 216

HSL

39°, 22%, 87%

Family

Off-whites

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Paraffin FAQ

What undertone does Paraffin have?

Paraffin is a warm off-white with a subtle yellow undertone. 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 LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 75.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Paraffin in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Sunbleached (SW 9585), 99%; Glidden: Paraffin (PPG14-31), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Toque White (HGSW7003), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Classic Gray (OC-23), 98%; Behr: Barely Brown (N180-1), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Foggy Day (DE6226), 98%; Valspar: Navy Bean (V167), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Strong White (No. 2001), 96%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Paraffin?

The HEX code of Paraffin (PPG14-31) is #E6E1D8, RGB 230, 225, 216. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.