PPG Star Anise PPG1022-7: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 9

Star Anise (PPG1022-7) is a deep brown from PPG with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 8.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Star Anise (98% match).

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LRV

8.5 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1022-7

HEX

#5D5043

RGB

93, 80, 67

HSL

30°, 16%, 31%

Family

Browns

Colors similar to Star Anise in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Coffee Bean PPG · PPG1025-7 · LRV 10

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Star Anise FAQ

What undertone does Star Anise have?

Star Anise is a deep 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 Star Anise?

Star Anise has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Star Anise in other brands?

Glidden: Star Anise (PPG1022-7), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Char Brown (2137-20), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Tea Leaf (SW 9604), 97%; Valspar: Roasted Sepia (6006-2C), 96%; Behr: Rare Wood (MQ2-39), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (HGSW7745), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 89%. 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 Star Anise?

The HEX code of Star Anise (PPG1022-7) is #5D5043, RGB 93, 80, 67. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.