Muted Copper 16-30 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9B6046, estimated LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toffee Glaze from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9B6046 · 16-30
Muted Copper
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Muted Copper Technical Profile
HEX Code#9B6046
RGB155, 96, 70
Estimated LRV15.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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#9A5F45
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#A05F45
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#A16348
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#9C6448
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Colors That Work With Muted Copper
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Muted Copper
#9B6046
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A59A6F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Muted Copper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Muted Copper 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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Muted Copper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Muted Copper have?
Muted Copper 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 Muted Copper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Muted Copper are Toffee Glaze by Valspar (a close digital match), Mandalay Road by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Mandalay Road by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Muted Copper'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 Muted Copper?
Muted Copper has a estimated lightness value of 15.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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