Rich Mocha 00YY 09/186 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6B543D, estimated LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cowboy Boots from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #6B543D · 00YY 09/186
Rich Mocha
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Rich Mocha Technical Profile
HEX Code#6B543D
RGB107, 84, 61
Estimated LRV9.8
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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Colors That Work With Rich Mocha
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rich Mocha
#6B543D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#838358
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rich Mocha
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rich Mocha 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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Rich Mocha — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rich Mocha have?
Rich Mocha 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 Rich Mocha from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rich Mocha are Cowboy Boots by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Umber by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Melted Chocolate by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rich Mocha'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 Rich Mocha?
Rich Mocha has a estimated lightness value of 9.8, 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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