Cedar Brown 10YY 11/087 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #665C50, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roasted Sepia from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #665C50 · 10YY 11/087
Cedar Brown
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cedar Brown Technical Profile
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Cedar Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cedar Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCedar Brown
Nearly identical
ValsparRoasted Sepia
Roasted Sepia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Downing to Earth
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ares Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Prospect
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
North Creek Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Thundering
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Aging Barrel
Behr
Very similar
Monk’s Cloth
Vista Paint
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cedar Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cedar Brown
#665C50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A8C5D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cedar Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cedar Brown 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 Cedar Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cedar Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cedar Brown have?
Cedar Brown by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cedar Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cedar Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cedar Brown are Roasted Sepia by Valspar (a near-identical match), Downing to Earth by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Raw Cacao Bean by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cedar Brown'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 Cedar Brown?
Cedar Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cedar Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.