Color spec
| Brand | Portola Paints |
| Name | Pixie |
| SKU | Pixie |
| Hex | #D19E7C |
| RGB | 209, 158, 124 |
| HSL | 24°, 48%, 65% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Portola Paints Pixie
Pixie sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Pixie is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Portola Paints colors
closest in the Portola Paints deckThe nearest shades to Pixie within Portola Paints's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D19E7C in HSL space. Pair Pixie with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Portola Paints Pixie Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pixie from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Portola Paints Pixie directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pixie
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pixie is Rustic Adobe (SW 7708) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Adobe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pixie
Behr's nearest match is Darlin Clementine (T12-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pixie without repainting risk. See the full Darlin Clementine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pixie
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Baker's Dozen (1216), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pixie without repainting risk. See the full Baker's Dozen swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pixie
Valspar's nearest match is Vienna Beige (2004-8A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.2 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pixie without repainting risk. See the full Vienna Beige swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pixie
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pixie is Orange Maple (PPG1069-4) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Maple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pixie
Glidden's nearest match is Orange Maple (PPG1069-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pixie without repainting risk. See the full Orange Maple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pixie
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pixie is Wild Orange (310-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Orange swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pixie
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pixie is Sun-Dried Terra (HGSW 2095) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sun-Dried Terra swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pixie
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pixie is Soft Leather (DE5256) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Leather swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pixie
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Pixie is Naperon (NO. 315) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Naperon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pixie
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Peanut Brittle (1010), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pixie without repainting risk. See the full Peanut Brittle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pixie
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Pixie. The nearest is Cowhide (0155) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cowhide swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pixie
Kompozit has no exact twin of Pixie. The nearest is Cowhide (0155) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cowhide swatch →