Almond Wisp Behr PPU5-12

Almond Wisp LRV and undertone

Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) has an LRV of 60, placing it in the light range. Light Reflectance Value measures how much visible light a paint color reflects, with higher values generally indicating a brighter appearance. Its hex value is #D6CAB9, and the supplied classification places it in the beige color family with a warm yellow undertone. These characteristics help explain how the color may interact with natural light and neighboring finishes.

Almond Wisp reflects more light than darker beige shades, making it a useful candidate when a room needs a light neutral without moving into the highest-reflectance range. Its yellow undertone can become more apparent beside cooler grays or under warm artificial lighting. In north-facing rooms, cooler daylight may reduce the apparent warmth; in south-facing rooms, stronger warm daylight can emphasize it. Check the color beside flooring, countertops, and trim before settling on a whole-room scheme.

Almond Wisp in other brands

The nearest listed alternative is Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036), with an LRV of 58.0 and a ΔE of 1.3. A ΔE from 1 to 2 indicates a very close match, although small differences may still appear when the colors sit together. Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan (SW 7531) follows with an LRV of 64.0 and a ΔE of 1.8, also within the very-close range.

PPG Toasted Almond (PPG1097-3) has an LRV of 61.0 and a ΔE of 2.2, indicating a close match with a visible difference under direct comparison. Valspar Warm Putty (6006-1A) has a ΔE of 2.7, while Benjamin Moore Muslin (OC-12) has a ΔE of 3.3. The latter two are also close but visibly different side by side. These figures describe color difference, not guaranteed performance under every light source. Sample comparisons remain important when matching existing painted surfaces.

Lighter and darker Behr alternatives

Behr Even Better Beige (DC-010) shares an LRV of 60 and has a ΔE of 0.9, making it a near-identical numerical match. Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07), at LRV 64, is lighter, as is Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09), at LRV 63. Behr Wheat Bread (720C-3) has an LRV of 56, making it darker than Almond Wisp.

Choose the higher-LRV alternatives when you want more reflected light, or consider Wheat Bread when a deeper wall color better suits the room’s existing finishes. Since the listed differences vary, compare dried samples side by side. View them in both daylight and evening lighting, and use the same sheen for a fair comparison.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Behr’s page for Almond Wisp.