PPG Pumpernickel PPG15-22: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 9

Pumpernickel (PPG15-22) is a deep brown from PPG with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 8.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Pumpernickel (99% match).

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LRV

8.9 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG15-22

HEX

#635141

RGB

99, 81, 65

HSL

28°, 21%, 32%

Family

Browns

Colors similar to Pumpernickel in PPG

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

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Star Anise PPG · PPG1022-7 · LRV 9

Afternoon Tea PPG · PPG1023-7 · LRV 8

Chocolate Lab PPG · PPG1000-7 · LRV 10

Ground Coffee PPG · PPG1076-7 · LRV 10

Fudge Truffle PPG · PPG1075-7 · LRV 8

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Pumpernickel FAQ

What undertone does Pumpernickel have?

Pumpernickel is a deep brown with a strong 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 Pumpernickel?

Pumpernickel has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.9 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 Pumpernickel in other brands?

Glidden: Pumpernickel (PPG15-22), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Sierra Spruce (2108-20), 97%; Valspar: If a Tree Fell … (V131-6), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Half-Caff (SW 9091), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Half-Caff (HGSW9091), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Wild Mustang (DEA161), 94%; Behr: Moose Trail (N190-7), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 85%. 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 Pumpernickel?

The HEX code of Pumpernickel (PPG15-22) is #635141, RGB 99, 81, 65. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.