Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) is a dark orange from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 21.2 (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 Dunn-Edwards Arizona Clay (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Nutmeg in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

21.2 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1068-6

HEX

#AB715A

RGB

171, 113, 90

HSL

17°, 33%, 51%

Family

Oranges

Colors similar to Nutmeg in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Nutmeg FAQ

What is the LRV of Nutmeg?

Nutmeg has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.2 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 Nutmeg in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Arizona Clay (DET454), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Nutmeg (PPG1068-6), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Decorous Amber (SW 0007), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Toasted Pecan (1209), ~94% proximity; Behr: Glazed Pot (PPU3-15), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spiced Cider (HGSW7702), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Azalea Pot (P007), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~87% 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 Nutmeg?

The HEX code of Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) is #AB715A, RGB 171, 113, 90. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.