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Ref. #BBA262 · 1108-6

Shutter Bug

37%LRV Value
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Shutter Bug 1108-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BBA262, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chameleon from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Shutter Bug Technical Profile

HEX Code#BBA262
RGB187, 162, 98
LRV37.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG

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Shutter Bug in Every Brand

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

PPGShutter Bug
Nearly identical
BehrChameleon

Chameleon

Behr

Nearly identical

Bamboo Leaves

Valspar

Nearly identical

Ripe Olives

Kilz

Nearly identical

Millington Gold

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Antiquity

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Lemon Slice

Vista Paint

Very similar

Exotic Yellow

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Lemon Slice

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sand Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Flickering Gold

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Duster

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Stone .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Shutter Bug

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Shutter Bug

#BBA262

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A7B181

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Shutter Bug

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Monarch Gold

Complement

Royal Fortune

Shutter Bug 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

Wright Ochre

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Rhapsody

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Misty China Rain Green

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Royal Plume

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Shutter Bug.

Monarch Gold

PPG · 20YY 36/370

#C29E60

Welcome Home

PPG · 1092-5

#C09C6A

Golden Granola

PPG · 1094-5

#B8996B

Woolen Mittens

PPG · 1109-6

#B59F55

Deep Golden Straw

PPG · 40YY 41/384

#C6AC66

Golden Cactus Flower

PPG · 50YY 39/308

#B8A870

More brown colors from other brands

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

Fancy Suede

Valspar · 3010-5

#C2874D

Brick Orange

Dutch Boy · 7476

#C27654

Christmas Ornament

Vista Paint · 0186

#6B5848

Film Noir

Vista Paint · 0144

#463730

Light Roast

Vista Paint · 8654

#715A50

Yule Log

Kilz · LC290-02

#7C5641

Shutter Bug — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Shutter Bug have?
Shutter Bug 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 Shutter Bug in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shutter Bug from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shutter Bug are Chameleon by Behr (a near-identical match), Bamboo Leaves by Valspar (a near-identical match), Apple Wine by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shutter Bug'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 Shutter Bug?
Shutter Bug has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.3, 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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