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PPG Derby Brown

PPG1073-6 · #8B7265 · LRV ~18.5

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Derby Brown (~99% proximity)

Derby Brown (PPG1073-6) is a dark brown from PPG with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.5 (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 Glidden Derby Brown (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Derby Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

18.5 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1073-6

HEX

#8B7265

RGB

139, 114, 101

HSL

21°, 16%, 47%

Family

Browns

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Derby Brown FAQ

What undertone does Derby Brown have?

Derby Brown is a dark brown with a strong peach undertone, 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 Derby Brown?

Derby Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.5 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 Derby Brown in other brands?

Glidden: Derby Brown (PPG1073-6), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Ancient Grain (DEBN03), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Riverbank (CSP-355), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Zanzibar Spice (2005-9B), ~96% proximity; Behr: French Truffle (N150-5), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tree Branch (SW 7525), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Nuthatch (HGSW6088), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~92% 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 Derby Brown?

The HEX code of Derby Brown (PPG1073-6) is #8B7265, RGB 139, 114, 101. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.