El Capitan 1020-4 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B7A696, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoky Beige from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B7A696 · 1020-4
El Capitan
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
El Capitan Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7A696
RGB183, 166, 150
Estimated LRV39.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With El Capitan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
El Capitan
#B7A696
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for El Capitan
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
El Capitan 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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El Capitan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does El Capitan have?
El Capitan 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 El Capitan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to El Capitan are Smoky Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Utterly Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Fossilwood by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting El Capitan'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 El Capitan?
El Capitan has a estimated lightness value of 39.5, 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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