Cool Camel 1104-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AE996B, estimated 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.
PPG · #AE996B · 1104-5
Cool Camel
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cool Camel Technical Profile
HEX Code#AE996B
RGB174, 153, 107
Estimated LRV32.8
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 Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Cool Camel
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Upon Reflection
Hirshfield's
#AC986A
Close digital match
Veranda Gold
Dunn-Edwards
#AF9968
Close digital match
Sweet Lemon Basil
Dutch Boy
#AF9C6E
Close digital match
Upon Reflection
Vista Paint
#AA9768
Close digital match
Cliff Rock
Behr
#AB976D
Close digital match
Everard Gold
Benjamin Moore
#AE9668
Close digital match
Bedouin Trail
Valspar
#B59C6B
Close digital match
Edgy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#B1975F
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Duster
Farrow & Ball
#BA9C69
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Kilz
#B3A477
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Colorhouse
#C1A878
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RAL
#9E9764
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Colors That Work With Cool Camel
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cool Camel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Camel are Upon Reflection by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Veranda Gold by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sweet Lemon Basil by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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