PPG Safari Brown
PPG1061-6 · #996C61 · LRV ~18.4
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Reddened Earth (~98% proximity)Safari Brown (PPG1061-6) is a dark brown from PPG, 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 Sherwin-Williams Reddened Earth (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Safari Brown in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
18.4 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1061-6
HEX
#996C61
RGB
153, 108, 97
HSL
12°, 22%, 49%
Family
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Safari Brown FAQ
What is the LRV of Safari Brown?
Safari Brown 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 Safari Brown in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth (SW 6053), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth (HGSW6053), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Safari Brown (PPG1061-6), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Apache Clay (1007-9B), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Antique Rose (DEC702), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Walnut (CW-240), ~94% proximity; Behr: Rio Rust (S190-6), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~79% 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 Safari Brown?
The HEX code of Safari Brown (PPG1061-6) is #996C61, RGB 153, 108, 97. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.