Amaretto 1066-6 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AB6F60, estimated LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tiny Tulip from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AB6F60 · 1066-6
Amaretto
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amaretto Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB6F60
RGB171, 111, 96
Estimated LRV20.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Amaretto
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amaretto
#AB6F60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA185
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amaretto
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amaretto Room Palettes
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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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Amaretto — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amaretto have?
Amaretto by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Amaretto from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amaretto are Tiny Tulip by Valspar (a close digital match), Terra Cotta Urn by Behr (a close digital match), Kitchen Tile Red by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Amaretto'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 Amaretto?
Amaretto has a estimated lightness value of 20.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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