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PPG Leather

PPG15-14 · #5E3F1E · LRV 6

Compare with other brands: Valspar Hickory Chips is a 91% match

Leather (PPG15-14) is a deep brown from PPG. Its LRV is about 6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Hickory Chips (91% match).

Compare Leather with other brands

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LRV

6 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG15-14

HEX

#5E3F1E

RGB

94, 63, 30

HSL

31°, 52%, 24%

Family

Browns

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Leather FAQ

What is the LRV of Leather?

Leather has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Leather in other brands?

Valspar: Hickory Chips (M247), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Sturdy Brown (SW 6097), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sturdy Brown (HGSW6097), 90%; Benjamin Moore: Charleston Brown (HC-186), 80%; Glidden: Molasses (PPG1079-7), 77%; Behr: Ancient Root (PPU4-20), 77%; Dunn-Edwards: Rich Mocha (DEA159), 73%; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), 65%. 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 Leather?

The HEX code of Leather (PPG15-14) is #5E3F1E, RGB 94, 63, 30. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.