Brown Basket 16-15 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AC7B44, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vintage Lincoln from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AC7B44 · 16-15
Brown Basket
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Basket Technical Profile
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Brown Basket in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Basket in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBrown Basket
Nearly identical
ValsparVintage Lincoln
Vintage Lincoln
Valspar
Nearly identical
Roasted Cashew
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Meadow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Driftwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Crazy Horse
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gallant Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bosc Pear Tree
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Crazy Horse
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Basket
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Basket
#AC7B44
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAE75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Basket
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Basket 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 Brown Basket.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Basket — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Basket have?
Brown Basket 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 Brown Basket in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Basket from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Basket are Vintage Lincoln by Valspar (a near-identical match), Roasted Cashew by Behr (a near-identical match), Invitation Gold by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown Basket'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 Brown Basket?
Brown Basket has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Basket's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.