French Toast (PPG15-24) is a deep brown from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 1.6 (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 Polished Mahogany (~78% proximity).

Closest tone to French Toast in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

1.6 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG15-24

HEX

#381B04

RGB

56, 27, 4

HSL

27°, 87%, 12%

Family

Browns

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French Toast FAQ

What is the LRV of French Toast?

French Toast has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 1.6 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 French Toast in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Polished Mahogany (SW 2838), ~78% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: French Roast (HGSW6069), ~76% proximity; Valspar: Thoroughfare (8004-6G), ~71% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Coffeehouse Chocolate (CW-165), ~69% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Northern Territory (DEA158), ~59% proximity; Behr: Divine Wine (PPU1-02), ~58% proximity; Glidden: Bird House Brown (PPG1072-7), ~58% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~50% 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 French Toast?

The HEX code of French Toast (PPG15-24) is #381B04, RGB 56, 27, 4. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.