Pompeii Clay 60YR 33/287 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CC9077, estimated LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Money Tree from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CC9077 · 60YR 33/287
Pompeii Clay
34%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pompeii Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#CC9077
RGB204, 144, 119
Estimated LRV34.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Pompeii Clay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pompeii Clay
#CC9077
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5A97D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pompeii Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pompeii 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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Pompeii Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pompeii Clay have?
Pompeii 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 Pompeii Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pompeii Clay are Money Tree by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Lightfoot Salmon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Adobe Bricks by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pompeii 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 Pompeii Clay?
Pompeii Clay has a estimated lightness value of 34.1, 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 Pompeii Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.