Earthy Ocher 1086-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B89E78, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vintage Gold from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B89E78 · 1086-5
Earthy Ocher
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Earthy Ocher Technical Profile
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Earthy Ocher in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Earthy Ocher in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGEarthy Ocher
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sVintage Gold
Vintage Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Winter Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Mitered Edge
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sugared Almond
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Trench
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Timeless Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Season Finale
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
With the Grain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Earthy Ocher
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Earthy Ocher
#B89E78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Earthy Ocher
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Earthy Ocher 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 Earthy Ocher.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Earthy Ocher — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Earthy Ocher have?
Earthy Ocher 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 Earthy Ocher in your own space before committing.
What colors match Earthy Ocher from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Earthy Ocher are Vintage Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Winter Wheat by Behr (a near-identical match), Mitered Edge by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Earthy Ocher'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 Earthy Ocher?
Earthy Ocher has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.0, 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 Earthy Ocher's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.