Donnegal 1138-4 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8CAEA3, estimated LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peg's Promise from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8CAEA3 · 1138-4
Donnegal
39%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Donnegal Technical Profile
HEX Code#8CAEA3
RGB140, 174, 163
Estimated LRV38.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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#8CACA2
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Colors That Work With Donnegal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Donnegal
#8CAEA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A6AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Donnegal
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Donnegal 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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Donnegal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Donnegal have?
Donnegal by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Donnegal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Donnegal are Peg's Promise by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Peg’s Promise by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Longfellow by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Donnegal'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 Donnegal?
Donnegal has a estimated lightness value of 38.5, 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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