Old Canal
At first glance, Old Canal belongs to the orange family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. A red undertone may emerge most clearly where the paint meets a cleaner white, stone surface or contrasting textile. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#A3795ALRV
22.34
Coordinating Colors
Delaware Putty reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 22), opening up a space where Old Canal encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 22, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 22, Deer Field is decisively the brighter choice.
Mountain Peak White reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 22), opening up a space where Old Canal encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 22 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (28 vs 22) makes Jackson Tan the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (22 vs 13) makes Old Canal the marginally brighter of the two.
Old Canal reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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Manufacturer description
This ruddy umber features subtle notes of orange undertones.