Pony Tail PPG 1086-4

PPG Pony Tail (PPG1086-4) LRV and undertone

PPG Pony Tail (PPG1086-4) has an LRV of 50, placing it in the mid-tone range. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a painted surface reflects. At this level, the color offers a balance between light reflection and visual depth rather than the brightness of a high-LRV neutral. Its beige color family and calculated warm yellow undertone give it a warm direction. In a room, surrounding finishes and natural light can influence how noticeable that warmth appears.

For general paint planning, compare the color with flooring, countertops, and trim before choosing a finish. North-facing rooms often emphasize cooler aspects of a space, while south-facing rooms receive warmer light that can reinforce yellow undertones. Pony Tail’s mid-range LRV also makes sample testing useful when deciding whether the walls provide enough contrast with nearby white trim.

PPG Pony Tail in other brands

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige (HC-45) is the closest listed cross-brand match, with an LRV of 53.53 and a ΔE of 3.2. A ΔE between 2 and 4 means the colors are close but visibly different side by side. Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106) has an LRV of 57 and a ΔE of 4.0, placing it at the upper edge of that range. Both are useful comparison points, although neither is an exact match.

Behr Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13) has an LRV of 52 and a ΔE of 6.3, so it is only similar rather than closely matched. Sherwin-Williams Balanced Beige (SW 7037), at an LRV of 46 and a ΔE of 6.5, also differs visibly. These measurements help narrow comparisons, but actual appearance can vary with lighting and surrounding colors.

Lighter and darker PPG alternatives

PPG Toasted Almond (PPG1097-3) has an LRV of 61, making it lighter than Pony Tail’s LRV of 50. It can suit a room where greater light reflection is preferred while retaining a neutral color direction. PPG Whiskers (PPG1025-3), at an LRV of 60, is another lighter option. PPG Antique White (PPG1024-2) reaches an LRV of 72, making it the brightest of these listed alternatives and a candidate when a substantially lighter wall surface is needed.

For a slightly darker option, PPG Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has an LRV of 48. Its two-point difference is modest, so the change in brightness may be subtle. Compare large samples under the room’s actual lighting before selecting a color, particularly when the alternatives will meet at corners or adjacent walls.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on PPG’s page for Pony Tail.