Glidden Bear Cub
PPG1000-5 · #8E8475 · LRV ~23.5
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Barnboard (~98% proximity)Bear Cub (PPG1000-5) is a dark yellow from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.5 (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 Benjamin Moore Barnboard (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Bear Cub in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
23.5 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1000-5
HEX
#8E8475
RGB
142, 132, 117
HSL
36°, 10%, 51%
Family
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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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Bear Cub in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Barnboard (CC-572), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Terrain (SW 9613), ~98% proximity; PPG: Dark Ash (PPG1025-5), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Timber Wolf (DEBN69), ~98% proximity; Behr: Mocha Accent (720D-5), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Artichoke (6003-2A), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Connected Gray (HGSW6165), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~93% 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 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.