Beachy Keen 1081-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E6D0B6, estimated 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.
PPG · #E6D0B6 · 1081-2
Beachy Keen
65%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Beachy Keen Technical Profile
HEX Code#E6D0B6
RGB230, 208, 182
Estimated LRV65.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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First Date
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#E6D0B7
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Verona Beach
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#E9D3BA
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Powder Puff
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#E5CDB2
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Cake Crumbs
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#E8D4BB
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#E8D4BC
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#E8D4B9
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Early Light
Dutch Boy
#EAD0B4
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#E4CAAD
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Colors That Work With Beachy Keen
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Beachy Keen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beachy Keen are First Date by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Verona Beach by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Powder Puff by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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