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Ref. #AA8880 · 1060-5

Bedford Brown

28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Bedford Brown 1060-5 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AA8880, LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rocky Mountain from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bedford Brown Technical Profile

HEX Code#AA8880
RGB170, 136, 128
LRV27.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG

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Bedford Brown in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bedford Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGBedford Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRocky Mountain

Rocky Mountain

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Rocky Mountain

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Regency Rose

Behr

Nearly identical

Hushed Auburn

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Mystic Mauve

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Forest Trail

Valspar

Very similar

Almond Beige

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Sulking Room Pink

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Plush Suede

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Dusty Bronze

Kilz

Very similar

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bedford Brown

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bedford Brown

#AA8880

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA185

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bedford Brown

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Barberry

Complement

Cool December

Bedford Brown Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cinnabar

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Husky Grey

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Splash of Teal

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Bedford Brown.

Mocha Mauve

PPG · 60YR 30/094

#A69089

Reindeer Fur

PPG · 20YY 29/161

#A39077

Rowhouse Brown

PPG · 70YR 25/106

#9B857B

Dusty Brick

PPG · 70RR 23/173

#A6787F

Brushwood Tan

PPG · 20YY 31/106

#A39686

Canyon Floor Tan

PPG · 40YY 28/130

#9C917B

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Province

Vista Paint · 7194

#C2BBCF

Purple Plumage

Valspar · 1005-5B

#A57A8D

Dense Shrub

Behr · 700F-6

#4E6D5B

Night Club

Behr · N500-7

#334049

Misted Meadow

Dutch Boy · 329-2DB

#C0D1C1

Habitat

Sherwin-Williams · 9608

#897D6D

Bedford Brown — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bedford Brown have?
Bedford Brown by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bedford Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bedford Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bedford Brown are Rocky Mountain by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rocky Mountain by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Regency Rose by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bedford Brown'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 Bedford Brown?
Bedford Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.7, 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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