Bulletin Board 12-04 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D4B57F, estimated LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Star Fire from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D4B57F · 12-04
Bulletin Board
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bulletin Board Technical Profile
HEX Code#D4B57F
RGB212, 181, 127
Estimated LRV48.6
UndertoneNeutral
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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Star Fire
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#D6B580
Nearly identical
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#D6B882
Nearly identical
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#D7B57C
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Maize
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#DAB77F
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#D1B075
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#D5B176
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#DFBD87
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#DCBF88
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#DDBF85
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Colors That Work With Bulletin Board
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bulletin Board
#D4B57F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB77B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bulletin Board
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bulletin Board Room Palettes
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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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Bulletin Board — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bulletin Board have?
Bulletin Board 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 Bulletin Board from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bulletin Board are Star Fire by Vista Paint (nearly identical in our digital data), Walk on the Beach by Benjamin Moore (nearly identical in our digital data), Gilded by Behr (nearly identical in our digital data) — the best options for getting Bulletin Board'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 Bulletin Board?
Bulletin Board has a estimated lightness value of 48.6, 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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