Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Orange Clay |
| SKU | PPG1200-4 |
| Hex | #E5A580 |
| RGB | 229, 165, 128 |
| HSL | 22°, 66%, 70% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About PPG / Glidden Orange Clay
Orange Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Orange Clay 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Orange Clay within PPG / Glidden'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 #E5A580 in HSL space. Pair Orange Clay 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.
PPG / Glidden Orange Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Orange Clay 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1200-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orange Clay
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Orange Clay is Windswept Canyon (SW 9010) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windswept Canyon swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Orange Clay
Behr has no exact twin of Orange Clay. The nearest is Thai Ice Tea (MQ4-36) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thai Ice Tea swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Orange Clay
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Succulent Peach (068), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Orange Clay without repainting risk. See the full Succulent Peach swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Orange Clay
At Valspar, the closest color to Orange Clay is New Mexico Mesa (T515) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43.3 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Mexico Mesa swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Orange Clay
The closest Glidden equivalent of Orange Clay is Orange Clay (PPG1200-4). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Glidden is your counter, order Orange Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Orange Clay swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Orange Clay
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Orange Clay is Wholesome Peach (309-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wholesome Peach swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orange Clay
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Orange Clay is Orange Patina (HGSW 2105) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Patina swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Orange Clay
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pecan Veneer (DE5207), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Orange Clay without repainting risk. See the full Pecan Veneer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Orange Clay
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Orange Clay. The nearest is Fowler Pink (NO. 39) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fowler Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Orange Clay
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Orange Clay is Trumpet Flower (1037) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Orange Clay
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Orange Clay. The nearest is Sweet Sue (1003) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Orange Clay
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Orange Clay. The nearest is Sweet Potato (C2-559) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Potato swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Orange Clay
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Orange Clay. The nearest is Pixie (PIXIE) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 39 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pixie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Orange Clay
Kompozit has no exact twin of Orange Clay. The nearest is Sweet Sue (1003) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →