PPG Bear Cub
PPG1000-5 · #8E8274 · LRV 23
Compare with other brands: Glidden Bear Cub is a 98% matchBear Cub (PPG1000-5) is a dark brown from PPG with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 23 (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 Glidden Bear Cub (98% match).
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LRV
23 · Dark
Undertone
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1000-5
HEX
#8E8274
RGB
142, 130, 116
HSL
32°, 10%, 51%
Family
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Bear Cub FAQ
What undertone does Bear Cub have?
Bear Cub is a dark brown with a moderate 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 Bear Cub?
Bear Cub has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23 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 Bear Cub in other brands?
Glidden: Bear Cub (PPG1000-5), 98%; Behr: Mocha Accent (720D-5), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Barnboard (CC-572), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Desert Nomad (DEBN26), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Zinc Luster (SW 9514), 97%; Valspar: Artichoke (6003-2A), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Adaptive Shade (HGSW7053), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 92%. 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 Bear Cub?
The HEX code of Bear Cub (PPG1000-5) is #8E8274, RGB 142, 130, 116. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.