Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Asparagus |
| SKU | PPG1222-6 |
| Hex | #96AF54 |
| RGB | 150, 175, 84 |
| HSL | 76°, 36%, 51% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About Glidden Asparagus
Asparagus sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Asparagus is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Asparagus within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #96AF54 in HSL space. Pair Asparagus with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Asparagus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Asparagus from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden PPG1222-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Asparagus
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Asparagus is Stay in Lime (SW 9032) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stay in Lime swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Asparagus
Behr's nearest match is Farm Fresh (S340-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Asparagus without repainting risk. See the full Farm Fresh swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Asparagus
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Asparagus. The nearest is Green Thumb (CSP-870) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Thumb swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Asparagus
At Valspar, the closest color to Asparagus is Fresh Mown (V022-2) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.9 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Mown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Asparagus
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Asparagus is Wright Spring Green (FLLW396). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wright Spring Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Wright Spring Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Asparagus
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Asparagus — the nearest deck color, Frog Hopper (127-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 8.25). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1222-6 instead. See the full Frog Hopper swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Asparagus
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Asparagus — the nearest deck color, Organic Green (HGSW 1263), is clearly different (ΔE 8.14). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1222-6 instead. See the full Organic Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Asparagus
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Asparagus — the nearest deck color, Palm Frond (DE5522), is clearly different (ΔE 6.6). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1222-6 instead. See the full Palm Frond swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Asparagus
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Asparagus — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 15.57). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1222-6 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Asparagus
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Asparagus — the nearest deck color, Yeabridge Green (NO. 287), is clearly different (ΔE 9.17). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1222-6 instead. See the full Yeabridge Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Asparagus
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Asparagus. The nearest is Science Experiment (0781) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Science Experiment swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Asparagus
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Asparagus. The nearest is Hyper (0780) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hyper swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Asparagus
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Asparagus — the nearest deck color, Heathered Herb (R050), is clearly different (ΔE 12.98). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1222-6 instead. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Asparagus
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Asparagus — the nearest deck color, Serengeti (C2-648), is clearly different (ΔE 14.41). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1222-6 instead. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Asparagus
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Asparagus — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 10.45). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1222-6 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Asparagus
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Asparagus — the nearest deck color, Boondocks (BOONDOCKS), is clearly different (ΔE 19.36). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1222-6 instead. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Asparagus
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Asparagus — the nearest deck color, Firle (FIRLE), is clearly different (ΔE 7.07). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1222-6 instead. See the full Firle swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Asparagus
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Asparagus — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 15.52). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1222-6 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Asparagus
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Asparagus — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 15.13). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1222-6 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Asparagus
Kompozit has no exact twin of Asparagus. The nearest is Hyper (0780) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hyper swatch →