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Ref. #B28959 · 1090-6

Allegro

28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Allegro Technical Profile

What color is Allegro? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #B28959. Colors similar to Allegro include Benjamin Moore Bryan Ochre, Behr Almond Roca, Vista Paint Safari Sun. Allegro has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 28 gives Allegro depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Allegro pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#B28959
RGB178, 137, 89
LRV28.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Allegro

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Bryan Ochre

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Almond Roca

Behr

Nearly identical

Safari Sun

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Chamois

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Dorado Gold Met.

MPC

Nearly identical

Corner Café

Valspar

Nearly identical

Apple Crisp

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Dark Sepia

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Allegro

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Allegro

#B28959

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AEAF83

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Allegro

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Almond Roca

Complement

Neon Blue

Allegro Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Balanced

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Ginger Root

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Anonymous

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Reign Over Me

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Seagull

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Royal Plume

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Allegro.

It Works

PPG · 1092-6

#AF8A5B

Cool Copper

PPG · 1088-6

#AD8458

Bread Basket

PPG · 1087-6

#AB8659

Caramel Kiss

PPG · 1083-6

#B08A61

Bronco Brown

PPG · 15-03

#AE8661

Chicory

PPG · 1095-6

#A78658

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pony Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2163-20

#8E6446

Medium Bronze

MPC · MP41312SP

#88705A

Blonde Shell

Vista Paint · C-169

#BD9671

Chocolate Coco

Behr · S-G-760

#4E3931

Burnt Umber

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#7D5C4E

Shutter Brown

Valspar · 2007-9A

#736355

Allegro — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Allegro have?
Allegro by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Allegro from other brands?
The closest matches are Bryan Ochre by Benjamin Moore (#B38B5A), Almond Roca by Behr (#B48C5C), Safari Sun by Vista Paint (#B4885C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Allegro?
Allegro has an LRV of 28.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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