Bear Hug 1101-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AC9877, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pigeonhole from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AC9877 · 1101-5
Bear Hug
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bear Hug Technical Profile
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Bear Hug in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bear Hug in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBear Hug
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPigeonhole
Pigeonhole
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Roycroft Suede
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tan Hide
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Earthenware
Behr
Nearly identical
Northampton Putty
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gold Season
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brussels Sprouts
Valspar
Very similar
Gold Season
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Gone Country
Kilz
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bear Hug
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bear Hug
#AC9877
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bear Hug
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bear Hug 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 Bear Hug.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bear Hug — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bear Hug have?
Bear Hug 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 Bear Hug in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bear Hug from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bear Hug are Pigeonhole by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Roycroft Suede by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Burlap by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bear Hug'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 Bear Hug?
Bear Hug has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bear Hug's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.