Sweet Sparrow 1100-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A8946B, estimated LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cliff Rock from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A8946B · 1100-5
Sweet Sparrow
31%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Sparrow Technical Profile
HEX Code#A8946B
RGB168, 148, 107
Estimated LRV30.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Sweet Sparrow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Sparrow
#A8946B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Sparrow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Sparrow 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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Sweet Sparrow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Sparrow have?
Sweet Sparrow by PPG has a neutral 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 Sweet Sparrow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Sparrow are Cliff Rock by Behr (a close digital match), There’s No Place Like Home by Vista Paint (a close digital match), There's No Place Like Home by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Sparrow'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 Sweet Sparrow?
Sweet Sparrow has a estimated lightness value of 30.6, 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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