Toast Brown 80YR 16/193 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8A6A55, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Art and Craft from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A6A55 · 80YR 16/193
Toast Brown
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toast Brown Technical Profile
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Toast Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Toast Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGToast Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsArt and Craft
Art and Craft
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Saddle Soap
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clay Pot
Behr
Nearly identical
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mona's Mane
Valspar
Very similar
Bean Pot
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bean Pot
Vista Paint
Very similar
Quartersawn Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Twiggy Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Toast Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toast Brown
#8A6A55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A19C71
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toast Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toast Brown 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 Toast Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Toast Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toast Brown have?
Toast Brown by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Toast Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Toast Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toast Brown are Art and Craft by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Saddle Soap by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Clay Pot by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Toast Brown'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 Toast Brown?
Toast Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Toast Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.