Faint Fawn 1089-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E2C59C, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clair De Lune from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2C59C · 1089-4
Faint Fawn
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Faint Fawn Technical Profile
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Faint Fawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Faint Fawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFaint Fawn
Nearly identical
BehrClair De Lune
Clair De Lune
Behr
Nearly identical
Mulled Cider
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fennel Seed
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Palamino Pony
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mulled Cider
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Compatible Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Autumn Equinox
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Warmed Biscuit
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Smooth Like Butter
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Faint Fawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Faint Fawn
#E2C59C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Faint Fawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Faint Fawn 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 Faint Fawn.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Faint Fawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Faint Fawn have?
Faint Fawn by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Faint Fawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Faint Fawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Faint Fawn are Clair De Lune by Behr (a near-identical match), Mulled Cider by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fennel Seed by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Faint Fawn'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 Faint Fawn?
Faint Fawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Faint Fawn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.