Fall Leaf 1197-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F69A54, estimated LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cocktail Hour from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F69A54 · 1197-6
Fall Leaf
43%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fall Leaf Technical Profile
HEX Code#F69A54
RGB246, 154, 84
Estimated LRV43.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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#FA9B51
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#FD9A52
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Colors That Work With Fall Leaf
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fall Leaf
#F69A54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D0C962
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fall Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fall Leaf 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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Fall Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fall Leaf have?
Fall Leaf by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Fall Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fall Leaf are Cocktail Hour by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pumpkin Burst by Valspar (a close digital match), Cocktail Hour by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fall Leaf'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 Fall Leaf?
Fall Leaf has a estimated lightness value of 43.3, 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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