Lucky Penny by PPG paint color
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Ref. #BC6F37 · 1201-7

Lucky Penny

22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Lucky Penny Technical Profile

HEX Code#BC6F37
RGB188, 111, 55
LRV22.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Caramel Latte

Complement

Light Blue

Lucky Penny Room Palettes

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

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Russian Olive

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Purple Clouds

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Wild Plum

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Birch

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Carlisle

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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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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