Ref. #835842 · 16-23
Tampico Brown
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tampico Brown Technical Profile
What color is Tampico Brown? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #835842. Colors similar to Tampico Brown include Dunn-Edwards Hope Chest, Behr Sable Brown, Kilz Toasty. Tampico Brown has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Tampico Brown creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Tampico Brown pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Tampico Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tampico Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tampico Brown
#835842
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#958D63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tampico Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tampico Brown 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 Tampico Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tampico Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tampico Brown have?
Tampico Brown by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Tampico Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Hope Chest by Dunn-Edwards (#875942), Sable Brown by Behr (#885A42), Toasty by Kilz (#885D47). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tampico Brown?
Tampico Brown has an LRV of 12.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Tampico Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.