Twisted Tail 1100-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9A845E, estimated LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Tangiers from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9A845E · 1100-6
Twisted Tail
24%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Twisted Tail Technical Profile
HEX Code#9A845E
RGB154, 132, 94
Estimated LRV24.2
UndertoneNeutral
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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Compare alternatives to Twisted Tail
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Gold Tangiers
Hirshfield's
#9E865E
Close digital match
Norwich Brown
Benjamin Moore
#96815E
Close digital match
Ridgecrest
Dunn-Edwards
#9D8861
Close digital match
Historic Town
Vista Paint
#9E885F
Close digital match
Artifact
Sherwin-Williams
#9A815E
Close digital match
New Chestnut
Behr
#997F58
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Dutch Boy
#998861
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Prairie Path
Valspar
#9A8668
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#958B6A
Visible digital difference
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#998976
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#998F5B
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Yellow Grey
RAL
#8F8B66
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Twisted Tail
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Twisted Tail
#9A845E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AB80
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Twisted Tail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Twisted Tail 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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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Twisted Tail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Twisted Tail have?
Twisted Tail 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 Twisted Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Twisted Tail are Gold Tangiers by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Norwich Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Ridgecrest by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Twisted Tail'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 Twisted Tail?
Twisted Tail has a estimated lightness value of 24.2, 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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