Tanglewood 1073-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A58F85, estimated LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bush Buck from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A58F85 · 1073-5
Tanglewood
29%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tanglewood Technical Profile
HEX Code#A58F85
RGB165, 143, 133
Estimated LRV29.3
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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Bush Buck
Hirshfield's
#A48D83
Close digital match
Bush Buck
Vista Paint
#A28B80
Close digital match
Parisian Cafe
Behr
#A08D84
Close digital match
Fudgecicle
Valspar
#A58C7F
Close digital match
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Benjamin Moore
#A08F85
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#A68F80
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#A38E89
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#A4887B
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#A2877D
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Colors That Work With Tanglewood
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tanglewood
#A58F85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tanglewood
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tanglewood 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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Tanglewood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tanglewood have?
Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tanglewood are Bush Buck by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Bush Buck by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Parisian Cafe by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tanglewood'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 Tanglewood?
Tanglewood has a estimated lightness value of 29.3, 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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