Timber Beam 1096-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A0855C, 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.
Ref. #A0855C · 1096-6
Timber Beam
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Timber Beam Technical Profile
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Timber Beam in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Timber Beam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTimber Beam
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGold Tangiers
Gold Tangiers
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Key Keeper
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aidey'S Monkey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sugar Shack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wooden Swing
Behr
Nearly identical
Hillcrest Tan
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Artifact
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Timber Beam
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Timber Beam.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Timber Beam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Timber Beam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Timber Beam are Gold Tangiers by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Key Keeper by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mexican Hills by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Timber Beam's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.