Twisted Tail 1100-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9A845E, 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.
Ref. #9A845E · 1100-6
Twisted Tail
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Twisted Tail Technical Profile
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Twisted Tail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Twisted Tail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTwisted Tail
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGold Tangiers
Gold Tangiers
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Norwich Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ridgecrest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Historic Town
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Artifact
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
New Chestnut
Behr
Very similar
Pine Moss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Prairie Path
Valspar
Very similar
Winter Grass
Kilz
Visible difference
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Yellow Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Twisted Tail
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Twisted Tail.
More brown colors from other brands
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Twisted Tail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Twisted Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Twisted Tail are Gold Tangiers by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Norwich Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ridgecrest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Twisted Tail's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.