Sesame Crunch 1198-7 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C26A35, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rhythm Orange from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C26A35 · 1198-7
Sesame Crunch
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sesame Crunch Technical Profile
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Sesame Crunch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sesame Crunch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSesame Crunch
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRhythm Orange
Rhythm Orange
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chai Spice
Behr
Nearly identical
Caramel Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Desert Spice
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Burnt Caramel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yam
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Casa De Oro
Vista Paint
Very similar
Create .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hot August
Kilz
Very similar
Orange Ballad
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Orange
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sesame Crunch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sesame Crunch
#C26A35
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9B071
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sesame Crunch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sesame Crunch 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 Sesame Crunch.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sesame Crunch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sesame Crunch have?
Sesame Crunch 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 Sesame Crunch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sesame Crunch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sesame Crunch are Rhythm Orange by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Chai Spice by Behr (a near-identical match), Caramel Cream by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sesame Crunch'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 Sesame Crunch?
Sesame Crunch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sesame Crunch's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.