Woodruff Beige 90YR 31/131 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AB9484, 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.
Ref. #AB9484 · 90YR 31/131
Woodruff Beige
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Woodruff Beige Technical Profile
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Woodruff Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Woodruff Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWoodruff Beige
Nearly identical
BehrMocha Tan
Mocha Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Oarsman
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Clove
Kilz
Nearly identical
Delta Sandbar
Valspar
Very similar
Let'S Get Cozy
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Chocolate Powder
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Village Crier
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Whispering Woods
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Faded Beige
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Woodruff Beige
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Woodruff Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Woodruff Beige 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 Woodruff Beige.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Woodruff Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Woodruff Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Woodruff Beige are Mocha Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), Oarsman by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Beach Cabana by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Woodruff Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.