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Valspar Hickory Chips

M247 · #69492A · LRV 7.9

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Sturdy Brown is a 97% match

Hickory Chips (M247) is a deep brown from Valspar. Its LRV is about 7.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Sturdy Brown (97% match).

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LRV

7.9 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

M247

HEX

#69492A

RGB

105, 73, 42

HSL

30°, 43%, 29%

Family

Browns

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Hickory Chips FAQ

What is the LRV of Hickory Chips?

Hickory Chips has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Hickory Chips in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Sturdy Brown (SW 6097), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sturdy Brown (HGSW6097), 97%; PPG: Leather (PPG15-14), 91%; Benjamin Moore: Charleston Brown (HC-186), 89%; Glidden: Molasses (PPG1079-7), 86%; Behr: Ancient Root (PPU4-20), 85%; Dunn-Edwards: Rich Mocha (DEA159), 81%; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), 71%. 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 Hickory Chips?

The HEX code of Hickory Chips (M247) is #69492A, RGB 105, 73, 42. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.