Timber Beam 1096-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A0855C, estimated LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Tangiers from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A0855C · 1096-6
Timber Beam
25%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Timber Beam Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0855C
RGB160, 133, 92
Estimated LRV25.0
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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#9E865E
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Colors That Work With Timber Beam
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Timber Beam
#A0855C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AC83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Timber Beam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Timber Beam 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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Timber Beam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Timber Beam have?
Timber Beam 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 Timber Beam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Timber Beam are Gold Tangiers by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Key Keeper by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mexican Hills by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Timber Beam'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 Timber Beam?
Timber Beam has a estimated lightness value 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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Why Timber Beam's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.