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Beachy Keen
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Beachy Keen Technical Profile
What color is Beachy Keen? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E6D0B6. Colors similar to Beachy Keen include Vista Paint First Date, Dunn-Edwards Verona Beach, Benjamin Moore Powder Puff. Beachy Keen has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Beachy Keen sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Beachy Keen
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
First Date
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Verona Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Powder Puff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tanglewood Park
Valspar
Nearly identical
Concord Buff
Behr
Nearly identical
Sunday Gloves
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Interactive Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dusty Blush
Kilz
Very similar
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Beachy Keen from other brands?
The closest matches are First Date by Vista Paint (#E6D0B7), Verona Beach by Dunn-Edwards (#E9D3BA), Powder Puff by Benjamin Moore (#E5CDB2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Beachy Keen?
Beachy Keen has an LRV of 65.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.