Paint Color Lab Sauteed Mushroom PPG 1085-5
PPG Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5) has an LRV of 30 and is closest to Valspar Coastal Villa (6005-2A), with ΔE 6.4.
- LRV
- 30light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #AB9378
- RGB
- 171, 147, 120
- CIE Lab
- 62.4 / 4.8 / 17.6D65, from hex
- Depth
- Mid-tone
Closest matches to Sauteed Mushroom in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Villa Valspar 6005-2A | Valspar | 29.92 | 6.4 | similar, clearly different |
| Smoked Oyster Valspar 6005-1C | Valspar | 36.29 | 7.4 | same family only |
| Mega Greige SW 7031 | Sherwin-Williams | 37 | 7.6 | same family only |
| Functional Gray SW 7024 | Sherwin-Williams | 37 | 9.3 | same family only |
| Perfect Taupe Behr PPU18-13 | Behr | 42 | 9.8 | same family only |
| Muted Sage Behr N350-5 | Behr | 28 | 9.9 | same family only |
| Pashmina BM AF-100 | Benjamin Moore | 44.2 | 10.8 | same family only |
| Chelsea Gray BM HC-168 | Benjamin Moore | 23.33 | 12.5 | same family only |
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Sauteed Mushroom on a wall
About Sauteed Mushroom
PPG Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5) LRV and undertone
PPG Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5) has an LRV of 30, placing it in the mid-tone range. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a surface reflects. At 30, this beige reflects less light than a lighter neutral with a higher LRV, giving it greater visual depth. Its calculated undertone is warm yellow, which can influence how the color appears beside cooler finishes. Sauteed Mushroom’s beige family and mid-range depth make both its brightness and warmth relevant when planning a room.
Natural light can shift the way warm paint appears. North-facing light often makes colors seem cooler, while stronger south-facing daylight can emphasize warmth. Check a sample near the floor and trim because those fixed surfaces affect how undertones are perceived. A matte finish generally diffuses reflected light more than a glossier finish, so assess the color under the sheen you plan to use.
PPG Sauteed Mushroom in other brands
Valspar Coastal Villa (6005-2A) is the nearest listed alternative by ΔE, at 6.4, with an LRV of 29.92. A ΔE over 4 means the colors are only similar, not close matches. Valspar Smoked Oyster (6005-1C) has an LRV of 36.29 and a ΔE of 7.4, so it also differs visibly. Sherwin-Williams Mega Greige (SW 7031), with an LRV of 37 and a ΔE of 7.6, provides another comparison rather than an equivalent replacement.
Sherwin-Williams Functional Gray (SW 7024) has an LRV of 37 and a ΔE of 9.3. Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13), at an LRV of 42 and a ΔE of 9.8, differs further. These measurements can help prioritize samples, but they do not guarantee that two paints will look alike in every room.
Lighter and darker PPG alternatives
PPG Stonehenge Greige (PPG1024-5) has an LRV of 34, making it slightly lighter than Sauteed Mushroom. It may suit a wall where a modest increase in light reflection is wanted without moving far up the LRV scale. PPG Flagstone (PPG1001-4), at an LRV of 41, is another lighter option. Its higher reflectance can help distinguish the walls from darker surrounding finishes.
PPG Pony Tail (PPG1086-4) has an LRV of 50, making it substantially lighter. PPG Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3), at an LRV of 48, also offers more reflected light. These alternatives can suit rooms where the original depth feels too dark. Compare large samples under the room’s actual lighting before deciding how much brightness the walls need.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on PPG’s page for Sauteed Mushroom.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from PPG's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with PPG. See how we measure colors.