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PPG Brown Basket

PPG16-15 · #AE7B44 · LRV ~23.6

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Brown Basket (~98% proximity)

Brown Basket (PPG16-15) is a dark brown from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Brown Basket (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Brown Basket in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

23.6 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG16-15

HEX

#AE7B44

RGB

174, 123, 68

HSL

31°, 44%, 47%

Family

Browns

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Brown Basket FAQ

What is the LRV of Brown Basket?

Brown Basket has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.6 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Brown Basket in other brands?

Glidden: Brown Basket (PPG16-15), ~98% proximity; Behr: Blonde Wood (M250-7), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Vintage Lincoln (8002-19G), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Golden Meadow (2165-20), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bungalow Gold (DET484), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Gallant Gold (SW 6391), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gallant Gold (HGSW6391), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~77% 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 Brown Basket?

The HEX code of Brown Basket (PPG16-15) is #AE7B44, RGB 174, 123, 68. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.