Indiana Clay by PPG paint color
Paint Color HQ
BrandsColorsInspirationBlogTools
Search colors...Sign in

Ref. #E88A5B · 1195-6

Indiana Clay

36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Save

Indiana Clay 1195-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E88A5B, 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.

Home/PPG/Indiana Clay

Indiana Clay Technical Profile

HEX Code#E88A5B
RGB232, 138, 91
LRV36.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG

Use this color

Generate PaletteCompare

Get this color

Buy at Home DepotSamples & supplies on Amazon
View official color on PPG Paints →

Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.

Indiana Clay in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Indiana Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGIndiana Clay
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHeat of Summer

Heat of Summer

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Toasted Apricot

Valspar

Very similar

Heat of Summer

Vista Paint

Very similar

Orange Crème

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Copper River

Behr

Very similar

Golden Cherry

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

La Terra

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Hyperactive

Kilz

Very similar

Sunset

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Deep Orange

RAL

Visible difference

Clay .02

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.

Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Indiana Clay

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Indiana Clay

#E88A5B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C7B86B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

Customize in Room VisualizerExplore full palette →

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

Base

Indiana Clay

Complement

Sail Away

Indiana Clay Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Papyrus Paper

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Seasoned Acorn

Pop

This Color

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Purple Clouds

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Soft Cranberry

Pop

This Color

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Birch

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Seawall

Pop

This Color

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Indiana Clay.

Orange Chinese Lantern

PPG · 60YR 33/514

#E88557

Chinese Lantern

PPG · 1196-6

#F09056

Cinnabar

PPG · 50YR 32/460

#E48262

Orange Poppy

PPG · 1196-7

#E68750

Sunbaked Orange

PPG · 52YR 37/501

#F08B64

Carrot Cake

PPG · 1198-5

#DC8C59

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Amber Moon

Vista Paint · 7985

#FFD8AB

Cool December

Dunn-Edwards · DEW383

#FDFBF8

Sassy Yellow

Hirshfield's · 0933

#F0C374

Polo Tan

Behr · N260-3

#C8B597

Rusty Orange

Dunn-Edwards · DE5248

#EDB384

Savory Cream

Benjamin Moore · 2105-70

#EDE2DB

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Indiana Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Indiana Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Indiana Clay are Heat of Summer by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.

Explore More with Indiana Clay

See It on a Wall

Preview this color in a real room

How Much Paint?

Calculate gallons for your project

Browse orange Colors

Explore more shades in this family

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 Indiana Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

Paint Color HQ

Architectural precision in every hue. Curating 26,000+ colors across 13 brands for modern spaces.

Directory

  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Benjamin Moore
  • Behr
  • PPG
  • Valspar
  • Dunn-Edwards
  • Farrow & Ball
  • All 13 Brands

Tools

  • Color Search
  • Compare Colors
  • Room Visualizer
  • Photo Color Identifier
  • Palette Generator
  • Paint Calculator
  • Embed Widget
  • Developer API

Resources

  • Blog
  • Inspiration Palettes
  • Discontinued Colors
  • Paint Color Statistics
  • FAQ

Company

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Color Families

WhiteOff-WhiteGrayBeigeNeutralBrownTanRedOrangeYellowGreenBluePurplePinkBlack

© 2026 Paint Color HQ. Color data is approximate. Always verify with physical samples before purchasing.