Allegro 1090-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B28959, estimated LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bryan Ochre from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B28959 · 1090-6
Allegro
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Allegro Technical Profile
HEX Code#B28959
RGB178, 137, 89
Estimated LRV28.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Allegro
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Allegro
#B28959
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEAF83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Allegro Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Allegro — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Allegro have?
Allegro by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Allegro from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Allegro are Bryan Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Almond Roca by Behr (a close digital match), Safari Sun by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Allegro's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Allegro?
Allegro has a estimated lightness value of 28.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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