Welcome Home 1092-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C09C6A, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Empire Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C09C6A · 1092-5
Welcome Home
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Welcome Home in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Welcome Home in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWelcome Home
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEmpire Gold
Empire Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Back to Basics
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silence is Golden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coffeehouse Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wilmington Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Antelope Hide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cork Board
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
New Cork
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Aztec Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Welcome Home
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Welcome Home
#C09C6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Welcome Home
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Welcome Home 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 Welcome Home.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Welcome Home — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Welcome Home have?
Welcome Home 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 Welcome Home in your own space before committing.
What colors match Welcome Home from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Welcome Home are Empire Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Back to Basics by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Silence is Golden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Welcome Home'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 Welcome Home?
Welcome Home has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.0, 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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Related Reading
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 Welcome Home's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.