Ref. #9F6949 · 1069-6
Foxfire Brown
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Foxfire Brown Technical Profile
What color is Foxfire Brown? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9F6949. Colors similar to Foxfire Brown include MPC Olden Copper Met., Dunn-Edwards Brown Eyes, MPC Rosso Gold Met.. Foxfire Brown has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Foxfire Brown creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Foxfire Brown pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Foxfire Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Foxfire Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Foxfire Brown
#9F6949
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A074
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Foxfire Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Foxfire 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 Foxfire Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Foxfire Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Foxfire Brown have?
Foxfire Brown by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Foxfire Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Olden Copper Met. by MPC (#A16A48), Brown Eyes by Dunn-Edwards (#9E6B4A), Rosso Gold Met. by MPC (#A06A4D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Foxfire Brown?
Foxfire Brown has an LRV of 18.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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