Chinese Lantern 1196-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F09056, estimated LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Copper River from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F09056 · 1196-6
Chinese Lantern
39%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chinese Lantern Technical Profile
HEX Code#F09056
RGB240, 144, 86
Estimated LRV39.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Chinese Lantern
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chinese Lantern
#F09056
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CCC066
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chinese Lantern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chinese Lantern 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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Chinese Lantern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chinese Lantern have?
Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chinese Lantern are Copper River by Behr (a close digital match), Cimarron Trail by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Heat of Summer by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Chinese Lantern'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 Chinese Lantern?
Chinese Lantern has a estimated lightness value of 39.1, 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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