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Ref. #AA8880 · 1060-5

Bedford Brown

28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Bedford Brown Technical Profile

What color is Bedford Brown? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #AA8880. Colors similar to Bedford Brown include Vista Paint Rocky Mountain, Hirshfield's Rocky Mountain, Behr Regency Rose. Bedford Brown has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 28 gives Bedford Brown depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Bedford Brown pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#AA8880
RGB170, 136, 128
LRV27.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Bedford Brown

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Rocky Mountain

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Rocky Mountain

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Regency Rose

Behr

Nearly identical

Hushed Auburn

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Forest Trail

Valspar

Very similar

Almond Beige

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Sulking Room Pink

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Plush Suede

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar
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

Bedford Brown

Complement

Jamestown Blue

Bedford Brown Room Palettes

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

Walls

Balanced

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cinnabar

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Thin Ice

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Thin Ice

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mystic Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Bedford Brown.

Cocoloco

PPG · 1079-5

#AA8F7A

Coffee Rose

PPG · 1048-5

#A9898D

Oyster Shell

PPG · 14-13

#A0917E

Roasted Chestnut

PPG · 15-30

#9D8C7C

Ferris Wheel

PPG · 1059-5

#AD7D76

Brandy Snaps

PPG · 1053-5

#B58E8B

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Dense Shrub

Behr · 700F-6

#4E6D5B

Night Club

Behr · N500-7

#334049

Purplestone

MPC · MP11309

#8B5D7D

Habitat

Sherwin-Williams · 9608

#897D6D

Roseland

Hirshfield's · historic-roseland

#926566

Soft Olive Met.

MPC · MP27564

#8D8A68

Bedford Brown — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bedford Brown have?
Bedford Brown by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Bedford Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Rocky Mountain by Vista Paint (#AB887F), Rocky Mountain by Hirshfield's (#A9867D), Regency Rose by Behr (#A68781). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bedford Brown?
Bedford Brown has an LRV of 27.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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