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PPG Confidence

PPG1078-5 · #AB886B · LRV 27.3

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Chowning's Tan is a 98% match

Confidence (PPG1078-5) is a dark brown from PPG. Its LRV is about 27.3 (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 Benjamin Moore Chowning's Tan (98% match).

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LRV

27.3 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1078-5

HEX

#AB886B

RGB

171, 136, 107

HSL

27°, 28%, 55%

Family

Browns

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Confidence FAQ

What is the LRV of Confidence?

Confidence has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.3 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 Confidence in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Chowning's Tan (CW-195), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Yearling (SW 7725), 97%; Behr: Nutshell (S220-5), 96%; Glidden: Confidence (PPG1078-5), 96%; Valspar: Crumbling Cork (8003-19E), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Mesa Tan (DEC718), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iced Mocha (HGSW9092), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 77%. 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 Confidence?

The HEX code of Confidence (PPG1078-5) is #AB886B, RGB 171, 136, 107. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.