Pumpernickel 15-22 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #625141, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hickory Grove from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #625141 · 15-22
Pumpernickel
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pumpernickel Technical Profile
HEX Code#625141
RGB98, 81, 65
Estimated LRV8.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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#655341
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#614F41
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#675544
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#625346
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Colors That Work With Pumpernickel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pumpernickel
#625141
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#808056
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pumpernickel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pumpernickel Room Palettes
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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
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Pumpernickel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pumpernickel have?
Pumpernickel by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pumpernickel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pumpernickel are Hickory Grove by Behr (a close digital match), Coffee Connoisseur by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sierra Spruce by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pumpernickel'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 Pumpernickel?
Pumpernickel has a estimated lightness value of 8.9, 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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