Brandy Snaps 1053-5 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B58E8B, LRV 31 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plum Ribbon from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B58E8B · 1053-5
Brandy Snaps
31%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Brandy Snaps Technical Profile
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Brandy Snaps in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brandy Snaps in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBrandy Snaps
Nearly identical
ValsparPlum Ribbon
Plum Ribbon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Taryn Hills
Vista Paint
Very similar
Plush Suede
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Antoinette
Behr
Very similar
Paper Dolls
Kilz
Very similar
Pressed Flower
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Driscoll Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Barberry
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Notice Me
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brandy Snaps
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brandy Snaps
#B58E8B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9C85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brandy Snaps
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brandy Snaps 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 Brandy Snaps.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brandy Snaps — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brandy Snaps have?
Brandy Snaps by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brandy Snaps in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brandy Snaps from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brandy Snaps are Plum Ribbon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Taryn Hills by Vista Paint (a very close match), Plush Suede by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Brandy Snaps'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 Brandy Snaps?
Brandy Snaps has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brandy Snaps's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.