Safari Brown 1061-6 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #976C60, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reddened Earth from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #976C60 · 1061-6
Safari Brown
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Safari Brown Technical Profile
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Safari Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Safari Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSafari Brown
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsReddened Earth
Reddened Earth
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mocha Red
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rio Grande Mud
Valspar
Nearly identical
Antique Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Arrowhead
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Temptation
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Walnut
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Terra Cotta Sun
Behr
Very similar
Brown Chipotle
Kilz
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Safari Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Safari Brown
#976C60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AA9E80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Safari Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Safari Brown 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 Safari Brown.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Safari Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Safari Brown have?
Safari Brown by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Safari Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Safari Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Safari Brown are Reddened Earth by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mocha Red by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rio Grande Mud by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Safari Brown'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 Safari Brown?
Safari Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.1, 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 Safari Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.