Buffalo Trail 1202-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E2AC78, estimated 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.
PPG · #E2AC78 · 1202-5
Buffalo Trail
47%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Buffalo Trail Technical Profile
HEX Code#E2AC78
RGB226, 172, 120
Estimated LRV47.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Buffalo Trail
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Autumn Gourd
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#E6AE76
Close digital match
Yucatan
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#E9AF78
Close digital match
Sun Bleached Ochre
Sherwin-Williams
#E3AB7B
Close digital match
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#DAA977
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#DFAE78
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Colors That Work With Buffalo Trail
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Buffalo Trail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buffalo Trail are Autumn Gourd by Behr (a close digital match), Yucatan by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sun Bleached Ochre by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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