Wool Tweed 1103-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #917747, estimated 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.
PPG · #917747 · 1103-6
Wool Tweed
20%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wool Tweed Technical Profile
HEX Code#917747
RGB145, 119, 71
Estimated LRV19.7
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 Wool Tweed
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Wool Tweed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wool Tweed are Fiddlehead Fern by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), September Gold by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Antique Penny by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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