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Ref. #B39997 · 1054-5

Tawny Mushroom

35%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Tawny Mushroom 1054-5 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B39997, 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.

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Tawny Mushroom Technical Profile

HEX Code#B39997
RGB179, 153, 151
LRV34.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG

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Tawny Mushroom in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Tawny Mushroom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGTawny Mushroom
Nearly identical
BehrSonora Rose

Sonora Rose

Behr

Nearly identical

Dressy Rose

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Rosey Glow

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Cherry Taupe

Valspar

Very similar

Rose Mauve

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Taryn Hills

Vista Paint

Very similar

Sandblast

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Natchez

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Cinder Rose

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Simply Taupe

Kilz

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Tawny Mushroom

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Tawny Mushroom

#B39997

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9C85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Desert Willow

Complement

Quiet Moment

Tawny Mushroom Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Terra Cotta Rose

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Asparagus

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Husky Grey

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Montego Bay

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Tawny Mushroom.

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PPG · 60YR 35/083

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Pink Cupola

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#B69D9E

Neutral Wheat

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Heron Grey

PPG · 20YY 37/094

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El Capitan

PPG · 1020-4

#B7A696

Sonata Mauve

PPG · 30RR 30/103

#AA8F9A

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Love Affair

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Royal Proclamation

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Winter Grass

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Meadowgrass

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Townsend Harbor Brown

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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tawny Mushroom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tawny Mushroom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Mushroom are Sonora Rose by Behr (a near-identical match), Dressy Rose by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rosey Glow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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