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Glidden Real Simple

PPG1096-4 · #CCB896 · LRV 49.3

Compare with other brands: Valspar Epic is a 97% match

Real Simple (PPG1096-4) is a mid-tone beige from Glidden with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 49.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Epic (97% match).

Compare Real Simple with other brands

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LRV

49.3 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1096-4

HEX

#CCB896

RGB

204, 184, 150

HSL

38°, 35%, 69%

Family

Beiges

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Real Simple FAQ

What undertone does Real Simple have?

Real Simple is a mid-tone beige 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 Real Simple?

Real Simple has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 49.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Real Simple in other brands?

Valspar: Epic (6008-3C), 97%; PPG: Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: High Noon (DEC743), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Stone Guardians (SW 9531), 97%; Behr: Curious Collection (N290-4), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat (HGSW6121), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Bluffs (CC-338), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Cord (No. 16), 93%. 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 Real Simple?

The HEX code of Real Simple (PPG1096-4) is #CCB896, RGB 204, 184, 150. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.