Earthy Ocher 1086-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B89E78, estimated 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.
PPG · #B89E78 · 1086-5
Earthy Ocher
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Earthy Ocher Technical Profile
HEX Code#B89E78
RGB184, 158, 120
Estimated LRV36.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Earthy Ocher
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Earthy Ocher from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Earthy Ocher are Vintage Gold by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Winter Wheat by Behr (a close digital match), Mitered Edge by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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