Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Big Cypress |
| SKU | PPG1062-5 |
| Hex | #B98675 |
| RGB | 185, 134, 117 |
| HSL | 15°, 33%, 59% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Glidden Big Cypress
Big Cypress sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Big Cypress is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
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 brown 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 Big Cypress 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 #B98675 in HSL space. Pair Big Cypress 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 Big Cypress Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Big Cypress 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 PPG1062-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Big Cypress
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Big Cypress. The nearest is Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Renwick Rose Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Big Cypress
Behr's nearest match is Suntan Glow (230F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Big Cypress without repainting risk. See the full Suntan Glow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Big Cypress
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Big Cypress is Santa Rosa (1189). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Santa Rosa and you'll get the same color. See the full Santa Rosa swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Big Cypress
Valspar's nearest match is Burnished Apricot (V081-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.7 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Big Cypress without repainting risk. See the full Burnished Apricot swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Big Cypress
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Big Cypress is Big Cypress (PPG1062-5). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Big Cypress and you'll get the same color. See the full Big Cypress swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Big Cypress
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Big Cypress. The nearest is Zesty Ginger (308-5DB) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zesty Ginger swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Big Cypress
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Cypress — the nearest deck color, Fiery Hue (HGSW 3054), is clearly different (ΔE 5.78). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1062-5 instead. See the full Fiery Hue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Big Cypress
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Big Cypress. The nearest is Foxtail (DEC707) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Foxtail swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Big Cypress
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Cypress — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 11.95). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1062-5 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Big Cypress
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Cypress — the nearest deck color, Fruit Fool (NO. 9911), is clearly different (ΔE 6.05). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1062-5 instead. See the full Fruit Fool swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Big Cypress
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Big Cypress is Autumn's Hill (0038) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn's Hill swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Big Cypress
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Cypress — the nearest deck color, Skinny Dip (0156), is clearly different (ΔE 5.6). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1062-5 instead. See the full Skinny Dip swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Big Cypress
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Cypress — the nearest deck color, Madrona (CA102), is clearly different (ΔE 9.02). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1062-5 instead. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Big Cypress
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Big Cypress. The nearest is Rodeo (C2-542) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rodeo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Big Cypress
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Cypress — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 6.36). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1062-5 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Big Cypress
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Big Cypress is Tierre (TIERRE) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tierre swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Big Cypress
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Cypress — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 5.95). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1062-5 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Big Cypress
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Cypress — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 13.17). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1062-5 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Big Cypress
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Cypress — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 11.36). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1062-5 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Big Cypress
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Cypress — the nearest deck color, Skinny Dip (0156), is clearly different (ΔE 5.6). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1062-5 instead. See the full Skinny Dip swatch →