Glidden Caravel Brown
PPG1079-6 · #8C6E54 · LRV 17.4
Compare with other brands: PPG Caravel Brown is a 99% matchCaravel Brown (PPG1079-6) is a dark brown from Glidden. Its LRV is about 17.4 (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 Caravel Brown (99% match).
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LRV
17.4 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1079-6
HEX
#8C6E54
RGB
140, 110, 84
HSL
28°, 25%, 44%
Family
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Caravel Brown FAQ
What is the LRV of Caravel Brown?
Caravel Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.4 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 Caravel Brown in other brands?
PPG: Caravel Brown (PPG1079-6), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Vero Beach Tan (1085), 98%; Valspar: Dark Toast (3001-9B), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Big Stone Beach (DE6132), 96%; Behr: Split Rail (N250-6), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Steady Brown (SW 6110), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fallen Leaves (HGSW9114), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 82%. 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 Caravel Brown?
The HEX code of Caravel Brown (PPG1079-6) is #8C6E54, RGB 140, 110, 84. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.