Salted Pretzel 1077-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #816B56, 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.
Ref. #816B56 · 1077-6
Salted Pretzel
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Salted Pretzel Technical Profile
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Salted Pretzel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salted Pretzel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSalted Pretzel
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTanned Hyde
Tanned Hyde
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Alpine Chamoisee
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Deer Trail
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Muddy Mississippi
Valspar
Nearly identical
Kaffee
Behr
Very similar
Tiki Hut
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hitching Post
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brown Town
Vista Paint
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salted Pretzel
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Salted Pretzel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Salted Pretzel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salted Pretzel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salted Pretzel are Tanned Hyde by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Alpine Chamoisee by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Stockhorse by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Salted Pretzel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.