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PPG Brown Clay

PPG1199-6 · #C77C5A · LRV ~27.3

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

Brown Clay (PPG1199-6) is a dark red from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27.3 (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 Sherwin-Williams Copper Wire (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Brown Clay in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

27.3 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1199-6

HEX

#C77C5A

RGB

199, 124, 90

HSL

19°, 49%, 57%

Family

Reds

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Brown Clay FAQ

What is the LRV of Brown Clay?

Brown Clay has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.3 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 Brown Clay in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Copper Wire (SW 7707), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Chrysanthemum (HGSW6347), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Brown Clay (PPG1199-6), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Clove Bud (2004-5B), ~96% proximity; Behr: Orange Liqueur (M210-6), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Pennies From Heaven (063), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Spanish Peanut (DE5180), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Red Earth (No. 64), ~78% 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 Brown Clay?

The HEX code of Brown Clay (PPG1199-6) is #C77C5A, RGB 199, 124, 90. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.