Ref. #D2BC9B · 1086-4
Pony Tail
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pony Tail Technical Profile
What color is Pony Tail? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D2BC9B. Colors similar to Pony Tail include Vista Paint Persian Fable, Hirshfield's October Harvest, Hirshfield's Polished Marble. Pony Tail has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Pony Tail sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Pony Tail
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Persian Fable
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
October Harvest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blanched Almond
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
High Noon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Practical Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Row House Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Prairie Dance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Savage Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pony Tail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pony Tail
#D2BC9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pony Tail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pony Tail 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 Pony Tail.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pony Tail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pony Tail have?
Pony Tail by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Pony Tail from other brands?
The closest matches are Persian Fable by Vista Paint (#D2BB9B), October Harvest by Hirshfield's (#D1BB98), Polished Marble by Hirshfield's (#D0BC9D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pony Tail?
Pony Tail has an LRV of 52.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pony Tail's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.