Brown Basket 16-15 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AC7B44, estimated 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.
PPG · #AC7B44 · 16-15
Brown Basket
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Basket Technical Profile
HEX Code#AC7B44
RGB172, 123, 68
Estimated LRV23.4
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vintage Lincoln
Valspar
#AC783F
Close digital match
Roasted Cashew
Behr
#B07A3F
Close digital match
Golden Meadow
Benjamin Moore
#AF7F47
Close digital match
Driftwood
Dunn-Edwards
#A67A45
Close digital match
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#A37644
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#A4763C
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#A57648
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#B48347
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Colors That Work With Brown Basket
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brown Basket from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Basket are Vintage Lincoln by Valspar (a close digital match), Roasted Cashew by Behr (a close digital match), Invitation Gold by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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