Mexican Tile 1194 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C28973, estimated LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kitchen Terra Cotta from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C28973 · 1194
Mexican Tile
31%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mexican Tile Technical Profile
HEX Code#C28973
RGB194, 137, 115
Estimated LRV30.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Mexican Tile
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mexican Tile
#C28973
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1A681
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mexican Tile
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mexican Tile Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Mexican Tile — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mexican Tile have?
Mexican Tile by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mexican Tile from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mexican Tile are Kitchen Terra Cotta by Valspar (a close digital match), Terrazzo Tan by PPG (a close digital match), Baked Cinnamon by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mexican Tile's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mexican Tile?
Mexican Tile has a estimated lightness value of 30.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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