Gentle Doe 1201-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E8B793, estimated LRV 53 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nice Nectarine from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E8B793 · 1201-4
Gentle Doe
53%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gentle Doe Technical Profile
HEX Code#E8B793
RGB232, 183, 147
Estimated LRV53.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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#E3B28F
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#E1B392
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Fresh Praline
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#ECB693
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#E0B392
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#F1BA91
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#E8B489
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Colors That Work With Gentle Doe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Doe
#E8B793
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1BB71
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Doe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Doe 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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Gentle Doe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Doe have?
Gentle Doe 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 Gentle Doe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Doe are Nice Nectarine by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Fresh Sawdust by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Fresh Praline by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gentle Doe'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 Gentle Doe?
Gentle Doe has a estimated lightness value of 53.1, 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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