Southern Wood 16-07 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9D6F59, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antique Copper from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9D6F59 · 16-07
Southern Wood
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Southern Wood Technical Profile
HEX Code#9D6F59
RGB157, 111, 89
Estimated LRV19.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Southern Wood
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Southern Wood
#9D6F59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAA27F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Southern Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Southern Wood Room Palettes
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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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Southern Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Southern Wood have?
Southern Wood by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Southern Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Southern Wood are Antique Copper by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Barrel by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Toasted Pecan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Southern Wood'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 Southern Wood?
Southern Wood has a estimated lightness value of 19.3, 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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