Freckles 1191-5 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D78775, LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vintage Coral from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D78775 · 1191-5
Freckles
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Freckles Technical Profile
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Freckles in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Freckles in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFreckles
Nearly identical
BehrVintage Coral
Vintage Coral
Behr
Nearly identical
Graceful Ballerina
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Calmed Coral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tropical Fruit
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Baked Terra Cotta
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Stick
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Graceful Ballerina
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Amber Rose
Valspar
Very similar
Lei Flower
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Freckles
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Freckles
#D78775
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBA577
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Freckles
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Freckles 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 Freckles.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Freckles — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Freckles have?
Freckles by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Freckles in your own space before committing.
What colors match Freckles from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Freckles are Vintage Coral by Behr (a near-identical match), Graceful Ballerina by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Calmed Coral by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Freckles'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 Freckles?
Freckles has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.1, 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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Related Reading
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 Freckles's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.