Salmon Eggs 18-16 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C59687, estimated LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Calliope from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C59687 · 18-16
Salmon Eggs
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Salmon Eggs Technical Profile
HEX Code#C59687
RGB197, 150, 135
Estimated LRV35.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Salmon Eggs
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salmon Eggs
#C59687
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEA384
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salmon Eggs
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salmon Eggs 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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Salmon Eggs — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salmon Eggs have?
Salmon Eggs by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Salmon Eggs from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salmon Eggs are Calliope by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Calliope by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Rustic Pottery by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Salmon Eggs'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 Salmon Eggs?
Salmon Eggs has a estimated lightness value of 35.4, 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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