Covered Wagon 16-18 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CDA885, estimated LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is My Chai from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CDA885 · 16-18
Covered Wagon
43%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Covered Wagon Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDA885
RGB205, 168, 133
Estimated LRV42.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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#CBA37F
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Colors That Work With Covered Wagon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Covered Wagon
#CDA885
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B27F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Covered Wagon
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Covered Wagon 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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Covered Wagon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Covered Wagon have?
Covered Wagon 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 Covered Wagon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Covered Wagon are My Chai by Valspar (a close digital match), Totally Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Rustic Rye by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Covered Wagon'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 Covered Wagon?
Covered Wagon has a estimated lightness value of 42.7, 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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