Amaretto Sours 1106-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C09856, estimated 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.
PPG · #C09856 · 1106-6
Amaretto Sours
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Amaretto Sours Technical Profile
HEX Code#C09856
RGB192, 152, 86
Estimated LRV34.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Amaretto Sours
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amaretto Sours
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amaretto Sours 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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Amaretto Sours from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amaretto Sours are French Horn by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Where Buffalo Roam by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Amber Autumn by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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