ColorplanAlmond Wisp
PPU5-12 · Behr
LRV 60 · light
0 black100 white
Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 60. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray (HC-78), Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036) and Farrow & Ball Joa's White (No.226). For trim, try Nano White (HDC-MD-06).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 60.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D6CAB9 |
| RGB | 214, 202, 185 |
| HSL | 35°, 26%, 78% |
About Almond Wisp
Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) is a light beige from Behr with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 60, Almond Wisp has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Almond Wisp's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Even Better Beige (DC-010); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Almond Wisp changes with the light
Almond Wisp has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Almond Wisp's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Almond Wisp will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Almond Wisp close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Almond Wisp will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Almond Wisp in real homes
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Almond Wisp equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Carlisle Cream (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Canvas Tan (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Stirabout (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
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Almond Wisp questions
What undertone does Almond Wisp have?
Almond Wisp has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Almond Wisp's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Almond Wisp a light or dark color?
Almond Wisp has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 60.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 60, Almond Wisp has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Almond Wisp in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Litchfield Gray HC-78 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Sherwin-Williams: Accessible Beige SW 7036 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Joa's White No.226 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Almond Wisp?
Try Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Almond Wisp's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Almond Wisp work best?
Almond Wisp works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 60, Almond Wisp has visible color without darkening a room much.
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