PPG Red Licorice
PPG1186-7 · #AD3D4C · LRV 12.7
Compare with other brands: Glidden Red Licorice is a 95% matchRed Licorice (PPG1186-7) is a dark red from PPG. Its LRV is about 12.7 (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 Red Licorice (95% match).
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LRV
12.7 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1186-7
HEX
#AD3D4C
RGB
173, 61, 76
HSL
352°, 48%, 46%
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Red Licorice FAQ
What is the LRV of Red Licorice?
Red Licorice has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.7 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 Red Licorice in other brands?
Glidden: Red Licorice (PPG1186-7), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Roses are Red (DET428), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Mediterranean Spice (1337), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Cherries Jubilee (SW 6862), 93%; Valspar: Mad About You (P003), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Coral Bells (HGSW6593), 87%; Behr: No More Drama (P140-7), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), 81%. 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 Red Licorice?
The HEX code of Red Licorice (PPG1186-7) is #AD3D4C, RGB 173, 61, 76. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.