New Bedford Brown 00YY 16/201 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #886D52, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Big Stone Beach from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #886D52 · 00YY 16/201
New Bedford Brown
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
New Bedford Brown Technical Profile
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New Bedford Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to New Bedford Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGNew Bedford Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBig Stone Beach
Big Stone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cupcake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cupcake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Steady Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Deer Trail
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Muddy Mississippi
Valspar
Very similar
Pepper Spice
Behr
Very similar
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Bedford Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Bedford Brown
#886D52
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F9F6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Bedford Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Bedford Brown 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 New Bedford Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Bedford Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Bedford Brown have?
New Bedford Brown 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 New Bedford Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Bedford Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Bedford Brown are Big Stone Beach by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cupcake by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cupcake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting New Bedford Brown'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 New Bedford Brown?
New Bedford Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.8, 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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