Honey Graham 1069-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BC886A, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Foxtail from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BC886A · 1069-5
Honey Graham
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Honey Graham Technical Profile
HEX Code#BC886A
RGB188, 136, 106
Estimated LRV29.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Honey Graham
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Graham
#BC886A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AA82
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Graham
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Graham Room Palettes
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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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Honey Graham — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Graham have?
Honey Graham 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 Honey Graham from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Graham are Foxtail by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Frontenac by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Tuscany by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Honey Graham'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 Honey Graham?
Honey Graham has a estimated lightness value of 29.3, 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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