PPG Safari Brown
PPG1061-6 · #996C61 · LRV 18.4
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Reddened Earth is a 98% matchSafari Brown (PPG1061-6) is a dark brown from PPG. Its LRV is about 18.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Reddened Earth (98% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Safari Brown in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth (SW 6053), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth (HGSW6053), 98%; Glidden: Safari Brown (PPG1061-6), 98%; Valspar: Apache Clay (1007-9B), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Antique Rose (DEC702), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Walnut (CW-240), 94%; Behr: Rio Rust (S190-6), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), 79%. 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 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.