Tiger Tail 1198-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CE7639, 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.
Ref. #CE7639 · 1198-6
Tiger Tail
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tiger Tail Technical Profile
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Tiger Tail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tiger Tail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTiger Tail
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRhumba Orange
Rhumba Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chili Powder
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bronze Tone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fired Up
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Potato
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Create .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Caramel Cream
Valspar
Very similar
Pumpkin
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Deep Spice
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spice Market
Kilz
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tiger Tail
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Tiger 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tiger Tail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tiger Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tiger Tail are Rhumba Orange by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Chili Powder by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Bronze Tone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Tiger Tail's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.