The Home Depot version of this PPG color
Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself paint brand, sold at The Home Depot, and it uses PPG's color codes. Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) is the same color as PPG Clam Shell (1023-6), so at The Home Depot ask for Glidden Clam Shell PPG1023-6. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the PPG listing
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About Clam Shell
Clam Shell is a classic, medium beige with warm yellow undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 18 and absorbs most light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Glidden colors with the same hue and saturation as Clam Shell, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Clam Shell
- Brand
- Glidden
- Code
- PPG1023-6
- Hex
- #827566
- RGB
- 130, 117, 102
- HSL
- 32, 12%, 45%
- CMYK
- 0, 10, 22, 49Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 50.0, 2.4, 10.1
- CSS
- --glidden-clam-shell
- LRV
- 18 (Medium)
- Undertone
- Warm Yellow
- Temperature
- warm
- Family
- beige
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.