PPG Apple Butter
PPG15-02 · #9B6F45 · LRV ~18.8
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Aged Whisky (~98% proximity)Apple Butter (PPG15-02) is a dark brown from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.8 (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 Dunn-Edwards Aged Whisky (~98% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
18.8 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG15-02
HEX
#9B6F45
RGB
155, 111, 69
HSL
29°, 38%, 44%
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Apple Butter FAQ
What is the LRV of Apple Butter?
Apple Butter has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.8 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 Apple Butter in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Aged Whisky (DET686), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Apple Butter (PPG15-02), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Coppertone (2161-10), ~97% proximity; Behr: Desert Clay (S250-6), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Curly Willow (P086), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: El Caramelo (SW 9106), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Relic Bronze (HGSW6132), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~89% 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 Apple Butter?
The HEX code of Apple Butter (PPG15-02) is #9B6F45, RGB 155, 111, 69. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.