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PPG Roasted Chestnut

PPG15-30 · #9C8A7A · LRV 26.7

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Sycamore Tan is a 99% match

Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) is a dark brown from PPG with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 26.7 (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 Sycamore Tan (99% match).

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LRV

26.7 · Dark

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG15-30

HEX

#9C8A7A

RGB

156, 138, 122

HSL

28°, 15%, 55%

Family

Browns

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Roasted Chestnut FAQ

What undertone does Roasted Chestnut have?

Roasted Chestnut 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 Roasted Chestnut?

Roasted Chestnut has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.7 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 Roasted Chestnut in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Sycamore Tan (SW 2855), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tavern Taupe (HGSW7508), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Ticonderoga Taupe (992), 98%; Glidden: Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Wild Maitake (DEBN24), 98%; Behr: Light Truffle (PPU5-06A), 96%; Valspar: Stone Manor (6006-2A), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 94%. 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 Roasted Chestnut?

The HEX code of Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) is #9C8A7A, RGB 156, 138, 122. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.