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PPG Friar's Brown

PPG1024-7 · #5F5241 · LRV 8.8

Compare with other brands: Glidden Friar's Brown is a 99% match

Friar's Brown (PPG1024-7) is a deep brown from PPG with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 8.8 (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 Friar's Brown (99% match).

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LRV

8.8 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1024-7

HEX

#5F5241

RGB

95, 82, 65

HSL

34°, 19%, 31%

Family

Browns

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Friar's Brown FAQ

What undertone does Friar's Brown have?

Friar's Brown is a deep brown with a strong 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 Friar's Brown?

Friar's Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.8 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 Friar's Brown in other brands?

Glidden: Friar's Brown (PPG1024-7), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Best Bronze (SW 6160), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Best Bronze (HGSW6160), 97%; Valspar: Roasted Sepia (6006-2C), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Char Brown (2137-20), 96%; Behr: Cavalry Brown (N220-7), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Raw Cacao Bean (DEBN42), 92%; 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 Friar's Brown?

The HEX code of Friar's Brown (PPG1024-7) is #5F5241, RGB 95, 82, 65. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.