Southern Wood 16-07 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9D6F59, 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.
Ref. #9D6F59 · 16-07
Southern Wood
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Southern Wood Technical Profile
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Southern Wood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Southern Wood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSouthern Wood
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAntique Copper
Antique Copper
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Barrel
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chic Brick
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Woodland
Valspar
Very similar
Wheat Penny
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sorrel Brown
Behr
Very similar
Terrific Tan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ranch Home
Kilz
Very similar
Temptation
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Southern Wood
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
Pure 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
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 Southern Wood.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Southern Wood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Southern Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Southern Wood are Antique Copper by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Barrel by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Toasted Pecan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Southern Wood's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.