Beachy Keen 1081-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E6D0B6, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is First Date from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6D0B6 · 1081-2
Beachy Keen
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Beachy Keen Technical Profile
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Beachy Keen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beachy Keen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBeachy Keen
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFirst Date
First Date
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Verona Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Powder Puff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cake Crumbs
Behr
Nearly identical
Tanglewood Park
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sunday Gloves
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Early Light
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Interactive Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dusty Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beachy Keen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beachy Keen
#E6D0B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beachy Keen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beachy Keen 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Beachy Keen.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beachy Keen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beachy Keen have?
Beachy Keen by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Beachy Keen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beachy Keen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beachy Keen are First Date by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Verona Beach by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Powder Puff by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beachy Keen'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 Beachy Keen?
Beachy Keen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beachy Keen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.