Notorious 1074-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BDA998, estimated 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.
PPG · #BDA998 · 1074-4
Notorious
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Notorious Technical Profile
HEX Code#BDA998
RGB189, 169, 152
Estimated LRV41.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Trail Dust
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#BFAA97
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#C0AC9C
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Brown Teepee
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#BDA794
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Smoky Beige
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#B9A796
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#BEA893
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Delicate Honeysweet
Hirshfield's
#BCAB99
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Quietude
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#B6A391
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Natural Twine
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Colors That Work With Notorious
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Notorious
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Notorious Room Palettes
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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
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Notorious — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Notorious have?
Notorious by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Notorious from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Notorious are Trail Dust by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Western Sandstone by Valspar (a close digital match), Brown Teepee by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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