Conservation 1027-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #796E54, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weathered Plank from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #796E54 · 1027-6
Conservation
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Conservation Technical Profile
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Conservation in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Conservation in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGConservation
Nearly identical
ValsparWeathered Plank
Weathered Plank
Valspar
Nearly identical
Twig Basket
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Outdoorsy
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mudslide
Behr
Very similar
Urban Legend
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Georgia on My Mind
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Becker Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Paleo
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dibber
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Very similar
Anchorage Jacket
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Conservation
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Conservation
#796E54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F9967
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Conservation
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Conservation 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 Conservation.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Conservation — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Conservation have?
Conservation 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 Conservation in your own space before committing.
What colors match Conservation from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Conservation are Weathered Plank by Valspar (a near-identical match), Private Affair by Valspar (a near-identical match), Twig Basket by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Conservation'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 Conservation?
Conservation has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.9, 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 Conservation's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.