Apple Brown Betty 1062-6 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9C6757, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Western Red from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9C6757 · 1062-6
Apple Brown Betty
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apple Brown Betty Technical Profile
HEX Code#9C6757
RGB156, 103, 87
Estimated LRV17.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Apple Brown Betty
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apple Brown Betty
#9C6757
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A99D7D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apple Brown Betty
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apple Brown Betty 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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Apple Brown Betty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apple Brown Betty have?
Apple Brown Betty 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 Apple Brown Betty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apple Brown Betty are Western Red by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Rosewood by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Rio Grande Mud by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Apple Brown Betty'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 Apple Brown Betty?
Apple Brown Betty has a estimated lightness value of 17.5, 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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