Confidence 1078-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A98A6B, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jackson Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A98A6B · 1078-5
Confidence
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Confidence in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Confidence in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGConfidence
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreJackson Tan
Jackson Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spiced Rum
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spiced Rum
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Double Latte
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mesa Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Bronze
Behr
Nearly identical
Crumbling Cork
Valspar
Very similar
Caramelized
Kilz
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Confidence
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Confidence
#A98A6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Confidence
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Confidence 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 Confidence.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Confidence — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Confidence have?
Confidence 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 Confidence in your own space before committing.
What colors match Confidence from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Confidence are Jackson Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spiced Rum by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Chowning's Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Confidence'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 Confidence?
Confidence has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Confidence's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.