Glidden Real Simple
PPG1096-4 · #CCB896 · LRV 49.3
Compare with other brands: Valspar Epic is a 97% matchReal 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).
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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
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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.