Salted Pretzel 1077-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #816B56, estimated LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tanned Hyde from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #816B56 · 1077-6
Salted Pretzel
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Salted Pretzel Technical Profile
HEX Code#816B56
RGB129, 107, 86
Estimated LRV15.9
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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Colors That Work With Salted Pretzel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salted Pretzel
#816B56
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D9D6D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salted Pretzel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salted Pretzel 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
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Salted Pretzel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salted Pretzel have?
Salted Pretzel 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 Salted Pretzel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salted Pretzel are Tanned Hyde by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Alpine Chamoisee by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Stockhorse by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Salted Pretzel'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 Salted Pretzel?
Salted Pretzel has a estimated lightness value of 15.9, 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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