Brick Dust PPG 1056-7

PPG Brick Dust (PPG1056-7) LRV and undertone

PPG Brick Dust (PPG1056-7) is a dark color in the brown family, with an LRV of 8 and a calculated warm red undertone. Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible light a color reflects, on a scale from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white. At 8, Brick Dust reflects little light, which can make large painted surfaces appear dark. Its brown family classification identifies the broad color group, while its calculated red undertone indicates a warm influence within the color.

Lighting affects how any dark, warm color appears in a room. North-facing daylight generally looks cooler, whereas south-facing daylight tends to be warmer and more direct. Therefore, compare Brick Dust samples in the room rather than relying on a screen representation. Check the color against existing wood, flooring, and trim. A contrasting lighter trim can define edges clearly, while a nearby warm finish may affect how the red undertone is perceived.

PPG Brick Dust in other brands

The nearest listed alternative is Sherwin-Williams Status Bronze (SW 7034), with an LRV of 8.0 and a ΔE of 18.4. ΔE expresses numerical color difference. Below 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visibly different side by side, and above 4 means only similar. Status Bronze is therefore similar, not a close match by this measure.

Sherwin-Williams Black Fox (SW 7020) has an LRV of 7.0 and a ΔE of 19.9. Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain (2134-30) has an LRV of 10.96 and a ΔE of 21.2, while Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) has an LRV of 8.17 and a ΔE of 22.8. These are all only similar according to the stated scale. Comparable LRVs indicate comparable light reflection, not matching color appearance.

Lighter and darker PPG alternatives

PPG Black Magic (PPG1001-7), with an LRV of 4, is darker than Brick Dust and reflects less light. Its ΔE of 22.6 indicates a substantial color difference. It may suit a feature area where a lower-reflectance finish is acceptable. PPG Sarsaparilla (PPG1018-7), at an LRV of 8, has the same listed light-reflectance value as Brick Dust, although its ΔE of 16.0 shows that the colors differ.

PPG Gooseberry (PPG1048-7), with an LRV of 9, is slightly lighter. Its ΔE of 11.5 means it remains a different color rather than a close substitute. PPG Knight’s Armor (PPG1001-6), at an LRV of 11, reflects more light and may suit a comparison requiring a lighter depth. However, its ΔE of 22.8 signals a considerable color difference. Test each sample beside the actual room finishes before selecting a replacement.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on PPG’s page for Brick Dust.