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Glidden Star Anise

PPG1022-7 · #5C5042 · LRV 8.4

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Char Brown is a 99% match

Star Anise (PPG1022-7) is a deep brown from Glidden with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 8.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Char Brown (99% match).

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LRV

8.4 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1022-7

HEX

#5C5042

RGB

92, 80, 66

HSL

32°, 16%, 31%

Family

Browns

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Star Anise FAQ

What undertone does Star Anise have?

Star Anise is a deep brown with a moderate yellow undertone. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Star Anise in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Char Brown (2137-20), 99%; PPG: Star Anise (PPG1022-7), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Tungsten (SW 9515), 97%; Valspar: Roasted Sepia (6006-2C), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (HGSW7745), 96%; Behr: Rare Wood (MQ2-39), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 90%. 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 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.