PPG Apollo Gold
PPG16-11 · #C5944F · LRV 33.6
Compare with other brands: Valspar Gingerbread is a 97% matchApollo Gold (PPG16-11) is a mid-tone orange from PPG. Its LRV is about 33.6 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Gingerbread (97% match).
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LRV
33.6 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG16-11
HEX
#C5944F
RGB
197, 148, 79
HSL
35°, 50%, 54%
Family
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Apollo Gold FAQ
What is the LRV of Apollo Gold?
Apollo Gold has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 33.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Apollo Gold in other brands?
Valspar: Gingerbread (8002-22E), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Maple Sugar (2160-30), 96%; Behr: Glazed Pears (M270-6), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Laredo Road (DE5369), 94%; Glidden: Allspice (PPG1207-6), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Different Gold (SW 6396), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Alchemy (HGSW6395), 90%; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), 87%. 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 Apollo Gold?
The HEX code of Apollo Gold (PPG16-11) is #C5944F, RGB 197, 148, 79. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.