Chinese Lantern 1196-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F09056, 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.
Ref. #F09056 · 1196-6
Chinese Lantern
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chinese Lantern Technical Profile
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Chinese Lantern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chinese Lantern in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGChinese Lantern
Nearly identical
BehrCopper River
Copper River
Behr
Nearly identical
Cimarron Trail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Carrot Cake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Heat of Summer
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sweet Cantaloupe
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Outgoing Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Valley of Fire
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fruit Punch
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Liger
Kilz
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
Create .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chinese Lantern
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Chinese Lantern.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chinese Lantern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chinese Lantern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chinese Lantern are Copper River by Behr (a near-identical match), Cimarron Trail by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Heat of Summer by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Chinese Lantern's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.