Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) is a dark orange from Glidden. Its LRV is about 20.9 (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 PPG Nutmeg (97% match).
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LRV
20.9 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1068-6
HEX
#A8715A
RGB
168, 113, 90
HSL
18°, 31%, 51%
Family
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Nutmeg FAQ
What is the LRV of Nutmeg?
Nutmeg has an 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.
What is the closest match to Nutmeg in other brands?
PPG: Nutmeg (PPG1068-6), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Toasted Pecan (1209), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Arizona Clay (DET454), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Decorous Amber (SW 0007), 94%; Behr: Perfect Penny (S180-6), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spiced Cider (HGSW7702), 92%; Valspar: Walking Stick (V083-5), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), 87%. 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 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.