Glidden Star Anise
PPG1022-7 · #5C5042 · LRV ~8.4
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Char Brown (~99% proximity)Star Anise (PPG1022-7) is a deep brown from Glidden with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Char Brown (~99% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
8.4 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1022-7
HEX
#5C5042
RGB
92, 80, 66
HSL
32°, 16%, 31%
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Star Anise FAQ
What undertone does Star Anise have?
Star Anise is a deep brown with a moderate yellow undertone, 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 Star Anise?
Star Anise has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Star Anise in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Char Brown (2137-20), ~99% proximity; PPG: Star Anise (PPG1022-7), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tungsten (SW 9515), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Roasted Sepia (6006-2C), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (HGSW7745), ~96% proximity; Behr: Rare Wood (MQ2-39), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~90% 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 Star Anise?
The HEX code of Star Anise (PPG1022-7) is #5C5042, RGB 92, 80, 66. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.