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Glidden Nutmeg

PPG1068-6 · #A8715A · LRV ~20.9

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Nutmeg (~97% proximity)

Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) is a dark orange from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 20.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Nutmeg (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Nutmeg in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

20.9 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1068-6

HEX

#A8715A

RGB

168, 113, 90

HSL

18°, 31%, 51%

Family

Oranges

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Nutmeg FAQ

What is the LRV of Nutmeg?

Nutmeg has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.9 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Nutmeg in other brands?

PPG: Nutmeg (PPG1068-6), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Toasted Pecan (1209), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Arizona Clay (DET454), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Decorous Amber (SW 0007), ~94% proximity; Behr: Perfect Penny (S180-6), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spiced Cider (HGSW7702), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Walking Stick (V083-5), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~87% 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 Nutmeg?

The HEX code of Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) is #A8715A, RGB 168, 113, 90. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.