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PPG Derby Brown

PPG1073-6 · #8B7265 · LRV 18.5

Compare with other brands: Glidden Derby Brown is a 99% match

Derby Brown (PPG1073-6) is a dark brown from PPG with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 18.5 (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 Glidden Derby Brown (99% match).

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LRV

18.5 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Derby Brown in other brands?

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