PPG Caravel Brown
PPG1079-6 · #8D6E54 · LRV ~17.5
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Caravel Brown (~99% proximity)Caravel Brown (PPG1079-6) is a dark brown from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.5 (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 Caravel Brown (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Caravel Brown in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
17.5 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1079-6
HEX
#8D6E54
RGB
141, 110, 84
HSL
27°, 25%, 44%
Family
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Caravel Brown FAQ
What is the LRV of Caravel Brown?
Caravel Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.5 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 Caravel Brown in other brands?
Glidden: Caravel Brown (PPG1079-6), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Vero Beach Tan (1085), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Dark Toast (3001-9B), ~97% proximity; Behr: Split Rail (N250-6), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Big Stone Beach (DE6132), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Toasty (SW 6095), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fallen Leaves (HGSW9114), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~81% 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 Caravel Brown?
The HEX code of Caravel Brown (PPG1079-6) is #8D6E54, RGB 141, 110, 84. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.