PPG Carob Chip
PPG1047-7 · #5B484B · LRV ~7.4
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Carob Chip (~99% proximity)Carob Chip (PPG1047-7) is a deep red from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.4 (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 Carob Chip (~99% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
7.4 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1047-7
HEX
#5B484B
RGB
91, 72, 75
HSL
351°, 12%, 32%
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Carob Chip FAQ
What undertone does Carob Chip have?
Carob Chip has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red, 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 Carob Chip?
Carob Chip has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.4 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 Carob Chip in other brands?
Glidden: Carob Chip (PPG1047-7), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Plum Pudding Mahogany (DESS01), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Sweet Currant (1001-7A), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Vintage Wine (2116-20), ~95% proximity; Behr: Aubergine (N100-7), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (SW 6272), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (HGSW6272), ~90% 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 Carob Chip?
The HEX code of Carob Chip (PPG1047-7) is #5B484B, RGB 91, 72, 75. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.