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Glidden Clam Shell

PPG1023-6 · #827566 · LRV 18.4

Compare with other brands: PPG Clam Shell is a 100% match

Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) is a dark brown from Glidden with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 18.4 (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 PPG Clam Shell (100% match).

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LRV

18.4 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1023-6

HEX

#827566

RGB

130, 117, 102

HSL

32°, 12%, 45%

Family

Browns

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Clam Shell FAQ

What undertone does Clam Shell have?

Clam Shell is a dark 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 Clam Shell?

Clam Shell has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.4 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 Clam Shell in other brands?

PPG: Clam Shell (PPG1023-6), 100%; Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (SW 7514), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (HGSW7514), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Grange Hall (DET695), 98%; Valspar: Safari Beige (6006-2B), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 97%; Behr: Grizzly (MQ2-38), 97%. 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 Clam Shell?

The HEX code of Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) is #827566, RGB 130, 117, 102. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.