Buffalo Trail 1202-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E2AC78, LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Autumn Gourd from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2AC78 · 1202-5
Buffalo Trail
47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Buffalo Trail Technical Profile
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Buffalo Trail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buffalo Trail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBuffalo Trail
Nearly identical
BehrAutumn Gourd
Autumn Gourd
Behr
Nearly identical
Yucatan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sun Bleached Ochre
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frankincense
Valspar
Nearly identical
Honey Hive
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Desert Vista
Kilz
Very similar
Mom's Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mom’s Apple Pie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Approaching Autumn
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buffalo Trail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buffalo Trail
#E2AC78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1C071
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buffalo Trail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buffalo Trail 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 Buffalo Trail.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buffalo Trail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buffalo Trail have?
Buffalo Trail by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Buffalo Trail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buffalo Trail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buffalo Trail are Autumn Gourd by Behr (a near-identical match), Yucatan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sun Bleached Ochre by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buffalo Trail'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 Buffalo Trail?
Buffalo Trail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Buffalo Trail's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.