PPG Red Licorice
PPG1186-7 · #AD3D4C · LRV ~12.7
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Red Licorice (~95% proximity)Red Licorice (PPG1186-7) is a dark red from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.7 (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 Red Licorice (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Red Licorice in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
12.7 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1186-7
HEX
#AD3D4C
RGB
173, 61, 76
HSL
352°, 48%, 46%
Family
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Red Licorice FAQ
What is the LRV of Red Licorice?
Red Licorice has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Red Licorice in other brands?
Glidden: Red Licorice (PPG1186-7), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Roses are Red (DET428), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mediterranean Spice (1337), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cherries Jubilee (SW 6862), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Mad About You (P003), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Coral Bells (HGSW6593), ~87% proximity; Behr: No More Drama (P140-7), ~85% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), ~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 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.