Diversion (PPG1021-4) is a mid-tone beige from PPG with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 33.6 (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 Sherwin-Williams Threshold Taupe (99% match).

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LRV

33.6 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1021-4

HEX

#AB9A8B

RGB

171, 154, 139

HSL

28°, 16%, 61%

Family

Beiges

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Diversion FAQ

What undertone does Diversion have?

Diversion is a mid-tone beige with a moderate peach 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 Diversion?

Diversion has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 33.6 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 Diversion in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Threshold Taupe (SW 7501), 99%; Farrow & Ball: Dead Salmon (No. 28), 98%; Behr: Chic Taupe (N230-4), 97%; Glidden: Diversion (PPG1021-4), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Creekbed (1006), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Kiln Dried (DET692), 97%; Valspar: Wool Coat (1002-10A), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sanderling (HGSW7513), 94%. 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 Diversion?

The HEX code of Diversion (PPG1021-4) is #AB9A8B, RGB 171, 154, 139. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.