Cool Camel 1104-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AE996B, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Upon Reflection from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AE996B · 1104-5
Cool Camel
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Camel Technical Profile
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Cool Camel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Camel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCool Camel
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sUpon Reflection
Upon Reflection
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Veranda Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Lemon Basil
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Upon Reflection
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cliff Rock
Behr
Nearly identical
Everard Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bedouin Trail
Valspar
Nearly identical
Edgy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Camel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Camel
#AE996B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Camel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Camel 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 Cool Camel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Camel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Camel have?
Cool Camel by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Camel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Camel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Camel are Upon Reflection by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Veranda Gold by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sweet Lemon Basil by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool Camel'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 Cool Camel?
Cool Camel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cool Camel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.