It Works 1092-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AF8A5B, 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.
Ref. #AF8A5B · 1092-6
It Works
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
It Works Technical Profile
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It Works in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to It Works in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGIt Works
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBryan Ochre
Bryan Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Almond Roca
Behr
Nearly identical
Mixed Potpourri
Valspar
Very similar
Rich Oak
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chamois
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gold Ransom
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bisqued Neutral
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Maple View
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With It Works
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
Pure 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
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 It Works.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample It Works in your own space before committing.
What colors match It Works from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to It Works are Bryan Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Almond Roca by Behr (a near-identical match), Byzantine Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why It Works's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.