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PPG Tampico Brown

PPG16-23 · #855842 · LRV ~12.4

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Hope Chest (~98% proximity)

Tampico Brown (PPG16-23) is a dark brown from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.4 (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 Dunn-Edwards Hope Chest (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Tampico Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

12.4 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG16-23

HEX

#855842

RGB

133, 88, 66

HSL

20°, 34%, 39%

Family

Browns

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Tampico Brown FAQ

What is the LRV of Tampico Brown?

Tampico Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.4 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 Tampico Brown in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Hope Chest (DEA160), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Tampico Brown (PPG16-23), ~98% proximity; Behr: October Leaves (S210-7), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Old Towne (HGSW3162), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Rustic Earth (2007-7A), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Grandfather Clock Br... (2096-30), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Umber Rust (SW 9100), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~86% 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 Tampico Brown?

The HEX code of Tampico Brown (PPG16-23) is #855842, RGB 133, 88, 66. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.