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Glidden Bear Cub

PPG1000-5 · #8E8475 · LRV 23.5

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Barnboard is a 98% match

Bear Cub (PPG1000-5) is a dark yellow from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 23.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Barnboard (98% match).

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LRV

23.5 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1000-5

HEX

#8E8475

RGB

142, 132, 117

HSL

36°, 10%, 51%

Family

Yellows

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Bear Cub FAQ

What undertone does Bear Cub have?

Bear Cub has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark yellow. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Bear Cub?

Bear Cub has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.5 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.

What is the closest match to Bear Cub in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Barnboard (CC-572), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Terrain (SW 9613), 98%; PPG: Dark Ash (PPG1025-5), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Timber Wolf (DEBN69), 98%; Behr: Mocha Accent (720D-5), 97%; Valspar: Artichoke (6003-2A), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Connected Gray (HGSW6165), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Bear Cub?

The HEX code of Bear Cub (PPG1000-5) is #8E8475, RGB 142, 132, 117. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.