Amaretto Sours 1106-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C09856, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Horn from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C09856 · 1106-6
Amaretto Sours
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Amaretto Sours Technical Profile
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Amaretto Sours in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amaretto Sours in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAmaretto Sours
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFrench Horn
French Horn
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Where Buffalo Roam
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Amber Autumn
Behr
Nearly identical
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Different Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Plank Road
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Glorious Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glorious Gold
Hirshfield's
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Gingerbread
Valspar
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amaretto Sours
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amaretto Sours
#C09856
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Amaretto Sours
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amaretto Sours 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Amaretto Sours.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Amaretto Sours — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amaretto Sours have?
Amaretto Sours by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Amaretto Sours in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amaretto Sours from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amaretto Sours are French Horn by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Where Buffalo Roam by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Amber Autumn by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amaretto Sours'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 Sours?
Amaretto Sours has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.3, 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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