Tawny Mushroom 1054-5 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B39997, estimated LRV 35 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sonora Rose from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B39997 · 1054-5
Tawny Mushroom
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Tawny Mushroom Technical Profile
HEX Code#B39997
RGB179, 153, 151
Estimated LRV34.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Tawny Mushroom
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tawny Mushroom
#B39997
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9C85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tawny Mushroom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tawny Mushroom 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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Tawny Mushroom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tawny Mushroom have?
Tawny Mushroom by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Tawny Mushroom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Mushroom are Sonora Rose by Behr (a close digital match), Dressy Rose by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Rosey Glow by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tawny Mushroom'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 Tawny Mushroom?
Tawny Mushroom has a estimated lightness value of 34.6, 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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