Pumpernickel 15-22 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #625141, 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.
Ref. #625141 · 15-22
Pumpernickel
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pumpernickel Technical Profile
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Pumpernickel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pumpernickel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPumpernickel
Nearly identical
BehrHickory Grove
Hickory Grove
Behr
Nearly identical
Coffee Connoisseur
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sierra Spruce
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Tea Leaf
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Diode
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Suede
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Buckeye
Valspar
Very similar
Wild Mustang
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pumpernickel
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
Pure 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
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 Pumpernickel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pumpernickel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pumpernickel have?
Pumpernickel 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 Pumpernickel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pumpernickel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pumpernickel are Hickory Grove by Behr (a near-identical match), Coffee Connoisseur by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sierra Spruce by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pumpernickel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.