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Ref. #A39281 · 15-19

Rapid Rock

30%LRV Value
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Rapid Rock 15-19 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A39281, LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moth Wing from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Rapid Rock Technical Profile

HEX Code#A39281
RGB163, 146, 129
LRV29.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG

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Rapid Rock in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Rapid Rock in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGRapid Rock
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMoth Wing

Moth Wing

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Cabot

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Pure Earth

Behr

Nearly identical

Bison Beige

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Faded Beige

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Rain Barrel

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Mission Brown

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Stone Terrace

Valspar

Very similar

Charleston Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Clove

Kilz

Very similar

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Rapid Rock

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Rapid Rock

#A39281

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Rapid Rock

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fudgecicle

Complement

Montage

Rapid Rock Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Copper Beech

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Husky Grey

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

King Triton

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Rapid Rock.

Brushwood Tan

PPG · 20YY 31/106

#A39686

Canyon Floor Tan

PPG · 40YY 28/130

#9C917B

Winter Cocoa

PPG · PPG1000-4

#A1978B

Khaki Green

PPG · 60YY 33/130

#A29D86

Steeped Tea

PPG · PPG0999-4

#999488

Grand Canyon Tan

PPG · 40YY 33/118

#A69C88

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Burnt Toffee

Behr · S230-6

#A57551

Wet Clay

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1045

#96846B

Pirate's Chest

Benjamin Moore · 230

#A18C60

Providence Olive

Benjamin Moore · HC-98

#ADA283

Clay .07

Colorhouse · Clay-07

#C27355

Pavilion Tan

Vista Paint · 0149

#B08E7E

Rapid Rock — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Rapid Rock have?
Rapid Rock 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 Rapid Rock in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rapid Rock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rapid Rock are Moth Wing by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cabot by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cabot Trail by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rapid Rock'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 Rapid Rock?
Rapid Rock has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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