Treasure Hunt 16-16 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A9805D, 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.
Ref. #A9805D · 16-16
Treasure Hunt
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Treasure Hunt Technical Profile
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Treasure Hunt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Treasure Hunt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTreasure Hunt
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRoman Brick
Roman Brick
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Leather Satchel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vintage Brass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Almond Roca
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fairmont Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coronation
Behr
Nearly identical
Veldrift
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Mousse
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brown Bag
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Treasure Hunt
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Treasure Hunt.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Treasure Hunt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Treasure Hunt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Treasure Hunt are Roman Brick by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Leather Satchel by Valspar (a near-identical match), S'mores by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Treasure Hunt's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.