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PPG Oyster Shell

PPG14-13 · #A1917E · LRV ~29.3

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Oyster Shell (~99% proximity)

Oyster Shell (PPG14-13) is a dark beige from PPG with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 29.3 (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 Glidden Oyster Shell (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Oyster Shell in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

29.3 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG14-13

HEX

#A1917E

RGB

161, 145, 126

HSL

33°, 16%, 56%

Family

Beiges

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Oyster Shell FAQ

What undertone does Oyster Shell have?

Oyster Shell is a dark 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 Oyster Shell?

Oyster Shell has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.3 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 Oyster Shell in other brands?

Glidden: Oyster Shell (PPG14-13), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mesa Verde Tan (AC-33), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Stone Terrace (8005-5E), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Moth Wing (SW 9174), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Moth Wing (HGSW9174), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bison Beige (DEC750), ~97% proximity; Behr: Pure Earth (PPU7-05), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~93% 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 Oyster Shell?

The HEX code of Oyster Shell (PPG14-13) is #A1917E, RGB 161, 145, 126. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.