Ref. #AC7B44 · 16-15
Brown Basket
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Basket Technical Profile
What color is Brown Basket? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #AC7B44. Colors similar to Brown Basket include Valspar Vintage Lincoln, Behr Roasted Cashew, Behr Invitation Gold. Brown Basket has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Brown Basket creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Brown Basket pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Brown Basket
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Brown Basket from other brands?
The closest matches are Vintage Lincoln by Valspar (#AC783F), Roasted Cashew by Behr (#B07A3F), Invitation Gold by Behr (#A77842). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brown Basket?
Brown Basket has an LRV of 23.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.