Somber 1093-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CBB489, 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.
Ref. #CBB489 · 1093-4
Somber
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Somber Technical Profile
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Somber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Somber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSomber
Nearly identical
ValsparDining Room Gold
Dining Room Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shelburne Buff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oak Harbor
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Green Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Only Yesterday
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Harmonic Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Perfect Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Maize
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Somber
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Somber.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Somber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Somber have?
Somber by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Somber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Somber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Somber are Dining Room Gold by Valspar (a near-identical match), Shelburne Buff by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Oak Harbor by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Somber's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.