PPG Afternoon Tea PPG1023-7: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 8

Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7) is a deep brown from PPG with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 7.9 (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 Afternoon Tea (100% match).

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LRV

7.9 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1023-7

HEX

#594E40

RGB

89, 78, 64

HSL

34°, 16%, 30%

Family

Browns

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Afternoon Tea FAQ

What undertone does Afternoon Tea have?

Afternoon Tea 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 Afternoon Tea?

Afternoon Tea has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.9 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 Afternoon Tea in other brands?

Glidden: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), 100%; Sherwin-Williams: Tungsten (SW 9515), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Char Brown (2137-20), 98%; Valspar: Roasted Sepia (6006-2C), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (HGSW7745), 96%; Behr: Rare Wood (MQ2-39), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), 93%; 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 Afternoon Tea?

The HEX code of Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7) is #594E40, RGB 89, 78, 64. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.