Broomstick 16-19 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C68B5A, estimated LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glazed Ginger from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C68B5A · 16-19
Broomstick
31%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Broomstick Technical Profile
HEX Code#C68B5A
RGB198, 139, 90
Estimated LRV31.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Broomstick
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Broomstick
#C68B5A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7B47B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Broomstick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Broomstick 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
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Broomstick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Broomstick have?
Broomstick by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Broomstick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Broomstick are Glazed Ginger by Behr (a close digital match), Butterscotch Sundae by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Eastlake Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Broomstick'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 Broomstick?
Broomstick has a estimated lightness value of 31.2, 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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Why Broomstick's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.