Treasure Hunt 16-16 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A9805D, estimated LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roman Brick from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A9805D · 16-16
Treasure Hunt
25%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Treasure Hunt Technical Profile
HEX Code#A9805D
RGB169, 128, 93
Estimated LRV24.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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Colors That Work With Treasure Hunt
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Treasure Hunt
#A9805D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Treasure Hunt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Treasure Hunt 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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Treasure Hunt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Treasure Hunt have?
Treasure Hunt by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Treasure Hunt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Treasure Hunt are Roman Brick by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Leather Satchel by Valspar (a close digital match), S'mores by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Treasure Hunt'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 Treasure Hunt?
Treasure Hunt has a estimated lightness value of 24.7, 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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Why Treasure Hunt's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.