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Glidden Gothic Gold

PPG1208-7 · #BB852F · LRV ~27.5

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Gothic Gold (~98% proximity)

Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7) is a dark brown from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27.5 (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 Gothic Gold (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Gothic Gold in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

27.5 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1208-7

HEX

#BB852F

RGB

187, 133, 47

HSL

37°, 60%, 46%

Family

Browns

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Gothic Gold FAQ

What is the LRV of Gothic Gold?

Gothic Gold has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.5 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 Gothic Gold in other brands?

PPG: Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Yellow Oxide (2154-10), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Pumpkin Squash (3009-5), ~92% proximity; Behr: Turmeric (M290-7), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Trading Post (DE5377), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Gold Coast (SW 6376), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gold Coast (HGSW6376), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~66% 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 Gothic Gold?

The HEX code of Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7) is #BB852F, RGB 187, 133, 47. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.