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Ref. #E6A57F · 1200-4

Orange Clay

45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Orange Clay 1200-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E6A57F, 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.

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Orange Clay Technical Profile

HEX Code#E6A57F
RGB230, 165, 127
LRV45.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG

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Orange Clay in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Orange Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGOrange Clay
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMyrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Coral Coast

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Pecan Veneer

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Orange Crush

Kilz

Very similar

Peach Ice Cream

Valspar

Very similar

Windswept Canyon

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Trick Or Treat

Behr

Very similar

Glowing Lantern

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Pumpkin Hue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Naperon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Sprout .02

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Orange Clay

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Orange Clay

#E6A57F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C2B770

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Orange Clay

Complement

Horizon Haze

Orange Clay Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Seasoned Acorn

Pop

Calypso Coral

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Wild Plum

Pop

Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Seawall

Pop

Blue Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Orange Clay.

San Mateo Peach

PPG · 90YR 46/346

#E4AD7E

Toasted Coconut

PPG · 80YR 44/311

#DEA681

Coral Silk

PPG · 67YR 68/210

#F2A37D

Buttered Salmon

PPG · 60YR 40/297

#DC9D83

Desert Dawn

PPG · 50YR 44/287

#E4A38D

Ripe Peach

PPG · 80YR 49/382

#F2AD80

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Blushing Bride

Dunn-Edwards · DE6093

#EEDAD1

Pink Ground

Farrow & Ball · 202

#EFD6C7

Magnolia Bloom

Vista Paint · 7939

#F9F0DA

Orange Ice

Behr · 270A-2

#FFDBC6

Alloy Bronze

Dutch Boy · 217-7DB

#996F32

Sunflower Fields

Benjamin Moore · 174

#F6B650

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Orange Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Orange Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Orange Clay are Myrtle Beach by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Coral Coast by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Succulent Peach by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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