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PPG Real Simple

PPG1096-4 · #CEB697 · LRV 48.8

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Quinoa is a 98% match

Real Simple (PPG1096-4) is a mid-tone beige from PPG with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 48.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Quinoa (98% match).

Compare Real Simple with other brands

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LRV

48.8 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1096-4

HEX

#CEB697

RGB

206, 182, 151

HSL

34°, 36%, 70%

Family

Beiges

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Real Simple FAQ

What undertone does Real Simple have?

Real Simple is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow 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 Real Simple?

Real Simple has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 48.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Real Simple in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Quinoa (SW 9102), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quinoa (HGSW9102), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Bluffs (CC-338), 98%; Valspar: Hazy Earth (8004-18C), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: High Noon (DEC743), 97%; Behr: Practical Tan (S280-3), 96%; Glidden: Happy Trails (PPG1084-4), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Cord (No. 16), 90%. 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 Real Simple?

The HEX code of Real Simple (PPG1096-4) is #CEB697, RGB 206, 182, 151. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.