Tattle Tan 1093-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A48454, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Banner Gold from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A48454 · 1093-7
Tattle Tan
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tattle Tan Technical Profile
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Tattle Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tattle Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTattle Tan
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBanner Gold
Banner Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rich Oak
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rich Oak
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Turning Leaves
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mystic Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wooden Swing
Behr
Nearly identical
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tattle Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tattle Tan
#A48454
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AB80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tattle Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tattle Tan 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 Tattle Tan.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tattle Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tattle Tan have?
Tattle Tan 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 Tattle Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tattle Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tattle Tan are Banner Gold by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rich Oak by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Grecian Olive by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tattle Tan'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 Tattle Tan?
Tattle Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.0, 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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