Somber 1093-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CBB489, estimated LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dining Room Gold from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CBB489 · 1093-4
Somber
47%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Somber Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBB489
RGB203, 180, 137
Estimated LRV47.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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#CFB78B
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#CCB68E
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#CDB386
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#C6B08A
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#CBB086
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Colors That Work With Somber
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Somber
#CBB489
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB181
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Somber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Somber 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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Somber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Somber have?
Somber by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Somber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Somber are Dining Room Gold by Valspar (a close digital match), Shelburne Buff by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Oak Harbor by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Somber'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 Somber?
Somber has a estimated lightness value of 47.1, 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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