Paddle Wheel 1100-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #88724D, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bittergreen from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #88724D · 1100-7
Paddle Wheel
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Paddle Wheel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Paddle Wheel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPaddle Wheel
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBittergreen
Bittergreen
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rutherford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Schindler Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Herald's Trumpet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Earth
Behr
Nearly identical
Shaker Peg
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grecian Helmet
Valspar
Very similar
Alchemical Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Olive Wood
Kilz
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Paddle Wheel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Paddle Wheel
#88724D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#969D6B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Paddle Wheel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paddle Wheel 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 Paddle Wheel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Paddle Wheel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paddle Wheel have?
Paddle Wheel 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 Paddle Wheel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Paddle Wheel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paddle Wheel are Bittergreen by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Rutherford by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Schindler Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Paddle Wheel'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 Paddle Wheel?
Paddle Wheel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.8, 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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Why Paddle Wheel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.