Wool Tweed 1103-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #917747, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fiddlehead Fern from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #917747 · 1103-6
Wool Tweed
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wool Tweed Technical Profile
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Wool Tweed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wool Tweed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWool Tweed
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyFiddlehead Fern
Fiddlehead Fern
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
September Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antique Penny
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
September Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Westminster
Behr
Very similar
Bengal Grass
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Foot Hills
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Magic Lamp
Valspar
Very similar
Green Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Olivery
Kilz
Visible difference
Dibber
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wool Tweed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wool Tweed
#917747
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#979E6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wool Tweed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wool Tweed 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 Wool Tweed.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wool Tweed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wool Tweed have?
Wool Tweed 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 Wool Tweed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wool Tweed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wool Tweed are Fiddlehead Fern by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), September Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Antique Penny by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wool Tweed'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 Wool Tweed?
Wool Tweed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.7, 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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Why Wool Tweed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.