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Glidden Conservation

PPG1027-6 · #796E54 · LRV 15.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Ironclad is a 98% match

Conservation (PPG1027-6) is a dark brown from Glidden with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 15.9 (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 Valspar Ironclad (98% match).

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LRV

15.9 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1027-6

HEX

#796E54

RGB

121, 110, 84

HSL

42°, 18%, 40%

Family

Browns

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Conservation FAQ

What undertone does Conservation have?

Conservation is a dark brown with a strong 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 Conservation?

Conservation has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.9 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 Conservation in other brands?

Valspar: Ironclad (5008-2B), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Outdoorsy (DEBN60), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Twig Basket (SW 9529), 95%; PPG: Conservation (PPG1027-6), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Mountain Moss (2142-30), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: High Tea (HGSW6159), 94%; Behr: Adventurer (N330-7), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Dibber (No. 312), 92%. 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 Conservation?

The HEX code of Conservation (PPG1027-6) is #796E54, RGB 121, 110, 84. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.