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Ref. #E2C28D · 12-06

Lira

57%LRV Value
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Lira 12-06 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E2C28D, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sequin from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Lira Technical Profile

HEX Code#E2C28D
RGB226, 194, 141
LRV56.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG

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Lira in Every Brand

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

PPGLira
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSequin

Sequin

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Crisp Biscuit

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Cloudy Sunset

Valspar

Nearly identical

Dijon

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Venice Square

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Venice Square

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Gold Hearted

Behr

Nearly identical

Grain .05

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Autumn Equinox

Kilz

Nearly identical

Golden West

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Hay

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Lira

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Lira

#E2C28D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B4BD75

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Lira

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sequin

Complement

Blue Parlor

Lira Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Autumn Fern

Pop

Tiger Tail

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Clover Leaf

Pop

Blue Calico

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Adventure

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Lira.

Flaxen Hair

PPG · 30YY 54/306

#DDC18A

Tuscan Tan

PPG · 20YY 53/238

#DCC198

Peachwood

PPG · 00YY 50/306

#E3B687

Golden Kiwi

PPG · 60YY 57/304

#D8CB91

Vintage Yellow

PPG · 45YY 61/368

#E7CF8A

Sunnybrook Yellow

PPG · 40YY 61/299

#E4CE97

More orange colors from other brands

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

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

Orange Froth

Benjamin Moore · 151

#FFDAA0

Sweet Butter

Benjamin Moore · 171

#FDDC95

Atrium White

Benjamin Moore · PM-13

#F2EFE8

Coastal Cottage

Benjamin Moore · 1164

#E8D2C3

Lira — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Lira have?
Lira by PPG has a neutral 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 Lira in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lira from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lira are Sequin by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Crisp Biscuit by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cloudy Sunset by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lira'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 Lira?
Lira has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.7, 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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