Notorious 1074-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BDA998, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Trail Dust from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BDA998 · 1074-4
Notorious
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Notorious in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Notorious in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGNotorious
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsTrail Dust
Trail Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Western Sandstone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Brown Teepee
Behr
Nearly identical
Smoky Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Swiss Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Delicate Honeysweet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Quietude
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Natural Twine
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mochatini
Kilz
Very similar
Jitney
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Notorious
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Notorious
#BDA998
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Notorious
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Notorious 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 Notorious.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Notorious — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Notorious have?
Notorious 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 Notorious in your own space before committing.
What colors match Notorious from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Notorious are Trail Dust by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Western Sandstone by Valspar (a near-identical match), Brown Teepee by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Notorious'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 Notorious?
Notorious has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.5, 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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Why Notorious's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.