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PPG Real Simple

PPG1096-4 · #CEB697 · LRV ~48.8

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Quinoa (~98% proximity)

Real Simple (PPG1096-4) is a mid-tone beige from PPG with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 48.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Quinoa (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Real Simple in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

48.8 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1096-4

HEX

#CEB697

RGB

206, 182, 151

HSL

34°, 36%, 70%

Family

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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, 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 Real Simple?

Real Simple has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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