Conservation 1027-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #796E54, estimated 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.
PPG · #796E54 · 1027-6
Conservation
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Conservation Technical Profile
HEX Code#796E54
RGB121, 110, 84
Estimated LRV15.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Conservation
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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
Digital 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
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Conservation — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Conservation have?
Conservation by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Conservation from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Conservation are Weathered Plank by Valspar (a close digital match), Private Affair by Valspar (a close digital match), Twig Basket by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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