Orange Clay 1200-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E6A57F, estimated LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Myrtle Beach from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E6A57F · 1200-4
Orange Clay
45%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Orange Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#E6A57F
RGB230, 165, 127
Estimated LRV45.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Orange Clay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Orange Clay
#E6A57F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2B770
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Orange Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Orange Clay 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
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Orange Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Orange Clay have?
Orange Clay by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Orange Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Orange Clay are Myrtle Beach by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Coral Coast by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Succulent Peach by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Orange Clay'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 Orange Clay?
Orange Clay has a estimated lightness value of 45.3, 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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