Bran Muffin 16-14 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CC9859, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Massicot from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CC9859 · 16-14
Bran Muffin
36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bran Muffin Technical Profile
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Bran Muffin in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bran Muffin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBran Muffin
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMassicot
Massicot
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Butternut
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hammered Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Poseidon's Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Honey Beehive
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bauhaus Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Aztec Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Impulse
Vista Paint
Very similar
Georgian Yellow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bran Muffin
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bran Muffin
#CC9859
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bran Muffin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bran Muffin 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 Bran Muffin.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bran Muffin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bran Muffin have?
Bran Muffin by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bran Muffin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bran Muffin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bran Muffin are Massicot by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Butternut by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hammered Gold by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bran Muffin'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 Bran Muffin?
Bran Muffin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bran Muffin's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.