Brown Study 00YY 12/173 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #755D47, estimated LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Brown from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #755D47 · 00YY 12/173
Brown Study
12%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brown Study Technical Profile
HEX Code#755D47
RGB117, 93, 71
Estimated LRV12.1
UndertoneNeutral
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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Compare alternatives to Brown Study
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pale Brown
RAL
#755C48
Close digital match
Alpha Male
Hirshfield's
#715A45
Close digital match
Distressed Leather
Dutch Boy
#795F49
Close digital match
Log Cabin
Dunn-Edwards
#705A46
Close digital match
Hickory Nut
Vista Paint
#75604C
Close digital match
Coconut Grove
Benjamin Moore
#785F4C
Close digital match
Caraïbe
Sherwin-Williams
#785F4C
Close digital match
Joshua Tree
Behr
#6F5A43
Similar digital color
Dark Earth
Valspar
#6F5744
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Leather Saddle
Kilz
#7C644E
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Clay .06
Colorhouse
#675544
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Colors That Work With Brown Study
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Study
#755D47
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F8E60
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Study
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Study 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 Study — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Study have?
Brown Study by PPG has a neutral 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 Study from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Study are Pale Brown by RAL (a close digital match), Alpha Male by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Distressed Leather by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brown Study'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 Study?
Brown Study has a estimated lightness value of 12.1, 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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