Chaparral 16-22 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A76C40, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flickering Flame from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A76C40 · 16-22
Chaparral
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chaparral Technical Profile
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Chaparral in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chaparral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGChaparral
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFlickering Flame
Flickering Flame
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Masada
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Castellina
Behr
Very similar
Gingery
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Flickering Flame
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Autumn Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Autumn Surprise
Valspar
Very similar
Solar Fire
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Burnt Almond
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chaparral
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chaparral
#A76C40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABA76F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chaparral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chaparral 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 Chaparral.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chaparral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chaparral have?
Chaparral by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Chaparral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chaparral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chaparral are Flickering Flame by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Masada by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Clay .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chaparral'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 Chaparral?
Chaparral has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chaparral's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.