Tiger Tail 1198-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CE7639, estimated LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rhumba Orange from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CE7639 · 1198-6
Tiger Tail
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tiger Tail Technical Profile
HEX Code#CE7639
RGB206, 118, 57
Estimated LRV26.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Tiger Tail
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tiger Tail
#CE7639
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BEB774
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tiger Tail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tiger 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
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Tiger Tail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tiger Tail have?
Tiger Tail 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 Tiger Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tiger Tail are Rhumba Orange by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Chili Powder by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Bronze Tone by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tiger Tail'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 Tiger Tail?
Tiger Tail has a estimated lightness value of 26.4, 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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