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.
Ref. #E88A5B · 1195-6
Indiana Clay
36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Indiana Clay Technical Profile
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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
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Indiana Clay
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Indiana Clay.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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.
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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.