Peppered Pecan 1074-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #957D6F, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creamy Mocha from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #957D6F · 1074-5
Peppered Pecan
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Peppered Pecan Technical Profile
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Peppered Pecan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Peppered Pecan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPeppered Pecan
Nearly identical
ValsparCreamy Mocha
Creamy Mocha
Valspar
Nearly identical
Taupetone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Book Binding
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mocha
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Java ‘n Cream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Flower Wood
Behr
Very similar
Chocolate Almond
Kilz
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pelican Beak
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Peppered Pecan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peppered Pecan
#957D6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Peppered Pecan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Peppered Pecan 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 Peppered Pecan.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Peppered Pecan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Peppered Pecan have?
Peppered Pecan 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 Peppered Pecan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Peppered Pecan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peppered Pecan are Creamy Mocha by Valspar (a near-identical match), Taupetone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Book Binding by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Peppered Pecan'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 Peppered Pecan?
Peppered Pecan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.2, 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 Peppered Pecan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.