PPG Chestnut
PPG15-23 · #462406 · LRV ~2.6
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams French Roast (~75% proximity)Chestnut (PPG15-23) is a deep brown from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 2.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams French Roast (~75% proximity).
Closest tone to Chestnut in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Chestnut in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: French Roast (SW 6069), ~75% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: French Roast (HGSW6069), ~75% proximity; Valspar: Brown Hen (M122), ~73% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Charlton Brown (CW-265), ~70% proximity; Glidden: Warm Mahogany (PPG1060-7), ~64% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Sunken Ship (DEA148), ~60% proximity; Behr: Brown Velvet (N160-7), ~58% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~51% 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 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.