It Works 1092-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AF8A5B, estimated LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bryan Ochre from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AF8A5B · 1092-6
It Works
28%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
It Works Technical Profile
HEX Code#AF8A5B
RGB175, 138, 91
Estimated LRV28.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With It Works
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
It Works
#AF8A5B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for It Works
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
It Works 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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It Works — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does It Works have?
It Works 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 It Works from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to It Works are Bryan Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Almond Roca by Behr (a close digital match), Byzantine Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting It Works'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 It Works?
It Works has a estimated lightness value of 28.0, 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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