Clam Shell
PPG1023-6 · #837567 · LRV 19 — warm red-orange tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne8
- 2Secluded Green14
- 3Clam Shell19
- 4Dorian Gray39
- 5Mindful Gray48
What Color Is Clam Shell, Really?
Clam Shell reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how PPG / Glidden PPG1023-6 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Clam Shell
Clam Shell works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
How Lighting Changes Clam Shell
With an LRV of 19, Clam Shell is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Clam Shell are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1023-6 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | FoothillsSW 7514 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.4 | 18 | Color page → |
| Behr | GrizzlyMQ2-38 · Behr | 1.4 | 19 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Chocolate VelvetCSP-235 · Benjamin Moore | 1.0 | 20 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Safari Beige6006-2B · Valspar | 1.0 | 18.8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Wicker BasketPPG1020-6 · Glidden | 0.5 | 19 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Monks Robe405-5DB · Dutch Boy | 0.4 | 18 | Color page → |
Similar PPG / Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Clam Shell within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #837567 in HSL space. Pair Clam Shell with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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