Hitching Post 1070-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C48D69, estimated LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Greek Amber from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C48D69 · 1070-5
Hitching Post
32%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hitching Post Technical Profile
HEX Code#C48D69
RGB196, 141, 105
Estimated LRV31.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Hitching Post
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hitching Post
#C48D69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4AE7E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hitching Post
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hitching Post 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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Hitching Post — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hitching Post have?
Hitching Post by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Hitching Post from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hitching Post are Greek Amber by Valspar (a close digital match), Ferrous by Behr (a close digital match), Copper Hide by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hitching Post'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 Hitching Post?
Hitching Post has a estimated lightness value of 31.8, 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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