PPG Star Anise
PPG1022-7 · #5D5043 · LRV ~8.5
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Star Anise (~98% proximity)Star Anise (PPG1022-7) is a deep brown from PPG with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.5 (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 Star Anise (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Star Anise in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
8.5 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1022-7
HEX
#5D5043
RGB
93, 80, 67
HSL
30°, 16%, 31%
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Star Anise FAQ
What undertone does Star Anise have?
Star Anise is a deep 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 Star Anise?
Star Anise has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Star Anise in other brands?
Glidden: Star Anise (PPG1022-7), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Char Brown (2137-20), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tea Leaf (SW 9604), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Roasted Sepia (6006-2C), ~96% proximity; Behr: Rare Wood (MQ2-39), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (HGSW7745), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~89% 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 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.