Indiana Clay 1195-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E88A5B, estimated LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heat of Summer from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E88A5B · 1195-6
Indiana Clay
36%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Indiana Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#E88A5B
RGB232, 138, 91
Estimated LRV36.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Heat of Summer
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#E98D5B
Close digital match
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#E38F66
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#E2946F
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Colors That Work With Indiana Clay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Indiana Clay
#E88A5B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C7B86B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Indiana Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Indiana Clay 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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Indiana Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Indiana Clay have?
Indiana Clay 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 Indiana Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Indiana Clay are Heat of Summer by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Toasted Apricot by Valspar (a very close match), Carrot Cake by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Indiana Clay'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 Indiana Clay?
Indiana Clay has a estimated lightness value of 36.1, 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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