PPG Chestnut
PPG15-23 · #462406 · LRV 2.6
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams French Roast is a 75% matchChestnut (PPG15-23) is a deep brown from PPG. Its LRV is about 2.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams French Roast (75% match).
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LRV
2.6 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG15-23
HEX
#462406
RGB
70, 36, 6
HSL
28°, 84%, 15%
Family
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Chestnut FAQ
What is the LRV of Chestnut?
Chestnut has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 2.6 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 Chestnut in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: French Roast (SW 6069), 75%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: French Roast (HGSW6069), 75%; Valspar: Brown Hen (M122), 73%; Benjamin Moore: Charlton Brown (CW-265), 70%; Glidden: Warm Mahogany (PPG1060-7), 64%; Dunn-Edwards: Sunken Ship (DEA148), 60%; Behr: Brown Velvet (N160-7), 58%; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), 51%. 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 Chestnut?
The HEX code of Chestnut (PPG15-23) is #462406, RGB 70, 36, 6. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.