Prairie Fire 1071-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #996E5A, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barrel from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #996E5A · 1071-6
Prairie Fire
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Prairie Fire Technical Profile
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Prairie Fire in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Prairie Fire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPrairie Fire
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBarrel
Barrel
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Monterey Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Antique Copper
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wheat Penny
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Temptation
Vista Paint
Very similar
Temptation
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rustic Earth
Valspar
Very similar
Sorrel Brown
Behr
Very similar
Spiced Tea
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prairie Fire
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prairie Fire
#996E5A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9A17D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prairie Fire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prairie Fire 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 Prairie Fire.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Prairie Fire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prairie Fire have?
Prairie Fire 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 Prairie Fire in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prairie Fire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prairie Fire are Barrel by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Monterey Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Antique Copper by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Prairie Fire'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 Prairie Fire?
Prairie Fire has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Prairie Fire's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.