PPG Clam Shell
PPG1023-6 · #827566 · LRV ~18.4
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Clam Shell (~100% proximity)Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) is a dark brown from PPG with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Clam Shell (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Clam Shell in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
18.4 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1023-6
HEX
#827566
RGB
130, 117, 102
HSL
32°, 12%, 45%
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Clam Shell FAQ
What undertone does Clam Shell have?
Clam Shell is a dark 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 Clam Shell?
Clam Shell has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.4 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Clam Shell in other brands?
Glidden: Clam Shell (PPG1023-6), ~100% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (SW 7514), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (HGSW7514), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Grange Hall (DET695), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Safari Beige (6006-2B), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~97% proximity; Behr: Grizzly (MQ2-38), ~97% 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 Clam Shell?
The HEX code of Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) is #827566, RGB 130, 117, 102. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.