Broomstick 16-19 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C68B5A, 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.
Ref. #C68B5A · 16-19
Broomstick
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Broomstick Technical Profile
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Broomstick in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Broomstick in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBroomstick
Nearly identical
BehrGlazed Ginger
Glazed Ginger
Behr
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Sundae
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Eastlake Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pronghorn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gates of Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ginger Spice
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Peace of Mind
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Salted Caramel
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Golden Sunrise
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Broomstick
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Broomstick.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Broomstick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Broomstick have?
Broomstick by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Broomstick in your own space before committing.
What colors match Broomstick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Broomstick are Glazed Ginger by Behr (a near-identical match), Butterscotch Sundae by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Eastlake Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Broomstick's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.