PPG Licorice
PPG1009-7 · #4E4F48 · LRV ~7.7
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Licorice (~100% proximity)Licorice (PPG1009-7) is a deep cool gray from PPG with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Licorice (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Licorice in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
7.7 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1009-7
HEX
#4E4F48
RGB
78, 79, 72
HSL
69°, 5%, 30%
Family
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Licorice FAQ
What undertone does Licorice have?
Licorice is a deep cool gray with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Licorice?
Licorice has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Licorice in other brands?
Glidden: Licorice (PPG1009-7), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Renwick Brown (DET630), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Vintage Frame (V142-6), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Deep River (1582), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Shade-Grown (SW 6188), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Shade-Grown (HGSW6188), ~96% proximity; Behr: Berry Brown (PPU24-02), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Studio Green (No. 93), ~92% 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 Licorice?
The HEX code of Licorice (PPG1009-7) is #4E4F48, RGB 78, 79, 72. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.