Distant Valley 11-19 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C2B79A, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baffin Island from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C2B79A · 11-19
Distant Valley
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Distant Valley Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2B79A
RGB194, 183, 154
Estimated LRV47.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Baffin Island
Benjamin Moore
#C2B798
Close digital match
Helen of Troy
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#C2B89E
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#BFB397
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Star of Gold
Dutch Boy
#C5BA9A
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Helen of Troy
Hirshfield's
#C3B89F
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Stone Pedestal
Dunn-Edwards
#C6BA98
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Good to Grow
Valspar
#C4BCA0
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Tea Bag
Behr
#C7BB99
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#BDB091
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Colors That Work With Distant Valley
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Distant Valley
#C2B79A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Distant Valley
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Distant Valley 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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Distant Valley — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Distant Valley have?
Distant Valley by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Distant Valley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Distant Valley are Baffin Island by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Baffin by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Helen of Troy by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Distant Valley'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 Distant Valley?
Distant Valley has a estimated lightness value of 47.7, 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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