Brown Study 00YY 12/173 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #755D47, 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.
Ref. #755D47 · 00YY 12/173
Brown Study
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brown Study Technical Profile
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Brown Study in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Study in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBrown Study
Nearly identical
RALPale Brown
Pale Brown
RAL
Nearly identical
Alpha Male
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Distressed Leather
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Log Cabin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hickory Nut
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coconut Grove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caraïbe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Joshua Tree
Behr
Very similar
Dark Earth
Valspar
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Study
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Brown Study.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brown Study in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Study from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Study are Pale Brown by RAL (a near-identical match), Alpha Male by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Distressed Leather by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Brown Study's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.