Sweet Sparrow 1100-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A8946B, 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.
Ref. #A8946B · 1100-5
Sweet Sparrow
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Sweet Sparrow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Sparrow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSweet Sparrow
Nearly identical
BehrCliff Rock
Cliff Rock
Behr
Nearly identical
There’s No Place Like Home
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
There's No Place Like Home
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Woodstock Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rattan Basket
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brussels Sprouts
Valspar
Nearly identical
Batter'S Box
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Burlap
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Visible difference
Grey Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Sparrow
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Sweet Sparrow.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Sparrow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Sparrow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Sparrow are Cliff Rock by Behr (a near-identical match), There’s No Place Like Home by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), There's No Place Like Home by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Sparrow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.