Glidden CURLEW
PPG15-21 · #766859 · LRV ~14.5
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Landmark (~100% proximity)CURLEW (PPG15-21) is a dark brown from Glidden with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 14.5 (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 Sherwin-Williams Landmark (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to CURLEW in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
14.5 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG15-21
HEX
#766859
RGB
118, 104, 89
HSL
31°, 14%, 41%
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CURLEW FAQ
What undertone does CURLEW have?
CURLEW is a dark brown with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 CURLEW?
CURLEW has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.5 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 CURLEW in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Landmark (SW 9609), ~100% proximity; PPG: Curlew (PPG1021-6), ~98% proximity; Behr: Landmark Brown (N220-6), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brainstorm Bronze (HGSW7033), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Fallen Timber (994), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Groundbreaking (8005-8F), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cocoa (DEC755), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~91% 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 CURLEW?
The HEX code of CURLEW (PPG15-21) is #766859, RGB 118, 104, 89. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.