Muted Copper 16-30 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9B6046, 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.
Ref. #9B6046 · 16-30
Muted Copper
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Muted Copper Technical Profile
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Muted Copper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Muted Copper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMuted Copper
Nearly identical
ValsparToffee Glaze
Toffee Glaze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mandalay Road
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mandalay Road
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Antique Copper
Behr
Nearly identical
Terra Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Harrison Rust
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brandi-Ed Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rookwood Terra Cotta
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Spiced Tea
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Muted Copper
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Muted Copper.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Muted Copper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Muted Copper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Muted Copper are Toffee Glaze by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mandalay Road by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Mandalay Road by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Muted Copper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.