PPG Introspective PPG15-18: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 12

Introspective (PPG15-18) is a dark brown from PPG with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 12.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Homestead Brown (99% match).

Compare Introspective with other brands

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LRV

12.1 · Dark

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG15-18

HEX

#6D5F53

RGB

109, 95, 83

HSL

28°, 14%, 38%

Family

Browns

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Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Introspective FAQ

What undertone does Introspective have?

Introspective is a dark brown with a moderate peach undertone. 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 Introspective?

Introspective has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.1 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.

What is the closest match to Introspective in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Homestead Brown (SW 7515), 99%; Behr: Swiss Brown (N210-6), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Homestead Brown (HGSW7515), 99%; Glidden: Introspective (PPG15-18), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Three Bears (DEBN34), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Brown Horse (2108-30), 96%; Valspar: Snakeskin (T591), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 87%. 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 Introspective?

The HEX code of Introspective (PPG15-18) is #6D5F53, RGB 109, 95, 83. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.