Lucky Penny 1201-7 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BC6F37, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramel Latte from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC6F37 · 1201-7
Lucky Penny
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Lucky Penny Technical Profile
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Lucky Penny in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lucky Penny in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLucky Penny
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCaramel Latte
Caramel Latte
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Carrot Cake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Create .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pumpkin
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chai Spice
Behr
Very similar
Caramel Cream
Valspar
Very similar
Copper Pot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Orange Ballad
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rhythm Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glazed Carrot
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lucky Penny
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lucky Penny
#BC6F37
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B170
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lucky Penny
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lucky Penny 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 Lucky Penny.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lucky Penny — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lucky Penny have?
Lucky Penny 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 Lucky Penny in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lucky Penny from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lucky Penny are Caramel Latte by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Peruvian by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Carrot Cake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lucky Penny'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 Lucky Penny?
Lucky Penny has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lucky Penny's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.