Woodruff Beige 90YR 31/131 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AB9484, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mocha Tan from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AB9484 · 90YR 31/131
Woodruff Beige
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Woodruff Beige Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB9484
RGB171, 148, 132
Estimated LRV31.5
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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Colors That Work With Woodruff Beige
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Woodruff Beige
#AB9484
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Woodruff Beige
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Woodruff Beige Room Palettes
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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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Woodruff Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Woodruff Beige have?
Woodruff Beige 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 Woodruff Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Woodruff Beige are Mocha Tan by Behr (a close digital match), Oarsman by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Beach Cabana by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Woodruff Beige'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 Woodruff Beige?
Woodruff Beige has a estimated lightness value of 31.5, 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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