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Glidden Afternoon Tea

PPG1023-7 · #594E40 · LRV ~7.9

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Afternoon Tea (~100% proximity)

Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7) is a deep brown from Glidden with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Afternoon Tea (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Afternoon Tea in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.9 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1023-7

HEX

#594E40

RGB

89, 78, 64

HSL

34°, 16%, 30%

Family

Browns

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Afternoon Tea FAQ

What undertone does Afternoon Tea have?

Afternoon Tea 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 Afternoon Tea?

Afternoon Tea has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.9 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 Afternoon Tea in other brands?

PPG: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), ~100% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tungsten (SW 9515), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Char Brown (2137-20), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Roasted Sepia (6006-2C), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (HGSW7745), ~96% proximity; Behr: Rare Wood (MQ2-39), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~89% 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 Afternoon Tea?

The HEX code of Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7) is #594E40, RGB 89, 78, 64. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.