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Benjamin Moore Bittergreen

CSP-990 · #87704C · LRV ~17.3

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Paddle Wheel (~98% proximity)

Bittergreen (CSP-990) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Paddle Wheel (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Bittergreen in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

17.3 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

CSP-990

HEX

#87704C

RGB

135, 112, 76

HSL

37°, 28%, 41%

Family

Browns

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Bittergreen FAQ

What is the LRV of Bittergreen?

Bittergreen has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Bittergreen in other brands?

Glidden: Paddle Wheel (PPG1100-7), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Schindler Brown (DET659), ~97% proximity; PPG: Outrigger (PPG1104-7), ~96% proximity; Behr: African Plain (S320-7), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Shaker Peg (SW 9539), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Valencia Moss (6008-4C), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Eminent Bronze (HGSW6412), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dibber (No. 312), ~82% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Bittergreen?

The HEX code of Bittergreen (CSP-990) is #87704C, RGB 135, 112, 76. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.