Toasted Sesame 1099-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AF9A73, estimated LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bauhaus Gold from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AF9A73 · 1099-5
Toasted Sesame
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Toasted Sesame Technical Profile
HEX Code#AF9A73
RGB175, 154, 115
Estimated LRV33.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Toasted Sesame
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toasted Sesame
#AF9A73
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toasted Sesame
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toasted Sesame 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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Toasted Sesame — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toasted Sesame have?
Toasted Sesame 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 Toasted Sesame from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Sesame are Bauhaus Gold by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Gold Season by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Gold Season by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Toasted Sesame'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 Toasted Sesame?
Toasted Sesame has a estimated lightness value of 33.5, 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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