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Clam Shell

PPG1023-6 · PPG
Brown
View Clam Shell PPG1023-6 on the PPG site ↗
Hex
#827566
LRV
18
Family
Brown
PPG1023-6

Color profile

Light value
18 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown

“At LRV 18, Clam Shell is a dark greige that absorbs most light. Clam Shell carries a warm undertone. It sits between greige and brown, with a hint of beige.”— PPG

Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 18 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects

Coordinating colors

A working palette built around Clam Shell

Similar colors

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Clam Shell vs Wicker Basket

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
PPGWicker BasketPPG1020-6
18LRV18
#827566Hex#847567
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
View Wicker Basket →

Clam Shell vs Thunderstruck

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
PPGThunderstruckPPG1000-6
18LRV17
#827566Hex#7C7366
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
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Clam Shell vs Ghost Ship

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
PPGGhost ShipPPG15-20
18LRV20
#827566Hex#887B6E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
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Clam Shell vs Tattle Tail

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
PPGTattle TailPPG1019-6
18LRV18
#827566Hex#80736A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
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Clam Shell vs Portabella

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
PPGPortabellaPPG15-32
18LRV20
#827566Hex#8B7867
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
View Portabella →

Clam Shell vs Patches

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
PPGPatchesPPG1024-6
18LRV21
#827566Hex#8A7D6B
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
View Patches →

Similar colors from other brands

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Clam Shell vs Foothills

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsFoothillsSW 7514
18LRV18
#827566Hex#827466
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Foothills is near-identical compared with Clam Shell.
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Clam Shell vs Safari Beige

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
ValsparSafari Beige6006-2B
18LRV19
#827566Hex#857666
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Safari Beige is very close match compared with Clam Shell.
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Clam Shell vs Library Pewter

18LRV17
#827566Hex#7F7263
BrownFamilyGray
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Library Pewter is very close match compared with Clam Shell.
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Clam Shell vs Broccoli Brown

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
Farrow & BallBroccoli BrownNo. 198
18LRV18
#827566Hex#827462
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Broccoli Brown is very close match · warmer compared with Clam Shell.
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Clam Shell vs Rustic Taupe

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
Benjamin MooreRustic Taupe999
18LRV19
#827566Hex#847562
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rustic Taupe is very close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Clam Shell.
View Rustic Taupe →

Clam Shell vs Grizzly

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
BehrGrizzlyMQ2-38
18LRV20
#827566Hex#87786A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Grizzly is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Clam Shell.
View Grizzly →

Clam Shell vs Seine

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
ValsparSeine6005-2B
18LRV19
#827566Hex#83786D
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Seine is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Clam Shell.
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Clam Shell vs Ash Brown

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
BehrAsh BrownN320-6A
18LRV18
#827566Hex#7D7363
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Ash Brown is very close match compared with Clam Shell.
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Clam Shell vs Fairview Taupe

PPGClam ShellPPG1023-6
vs
Benjamin MooreFairview TaupeHC-85
18LRV18
#827566Hex#7C7161
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fairview Taupe is very close match compared with Clam Shell.
View Fairview Taupe →

Clam Shell, answered

What is the LRV of Clam Shell?

Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) by PPG has a Light Reflectance Value of 18, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.

Is Clam Shell a warm or cool color?

Clam Shell has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).

What is the closest match to Clam Shell from another brand?

The closest cross-brand match to Clam Shell is Foothills (SW 7514) by Sherwin-Williams, near-identical.

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