Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Boulder Creek |
| SKU | PPG0999-3 |
| Hex | #B2AEA3 |
| RGB | 178, 174, 163 |
| HSL | 44°, 9%, 67% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Boulder Creek is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Boulder Creek 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 #B2AEA3 in HSL space. Pair Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Boulder Creek 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 PPG0999-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Boulder Creek
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pussywillow (SW 7643), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boulder Creek without repainting risk. See the full Pussywillow swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Boulder Creek
The closest Behr equivalent of Boulder Creek is Granite Boulder (790D-4). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Behr is your counter, order Granite Boulder and you'll get the same color. See the full Granite Boulder swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Boulder Creek
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Boulder Creek is Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Smoke & Mirrors and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoke & Mirrors swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Boulder Creek
Valspar has no exact twin of Boulder Creek. The nearest is Ivory Brown (6006-1C) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.2 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ivory Brown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Boulder Creek
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Boulder Creek is Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Boulder Creek and you'll get the same color. See the full Boulder Creek swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Boulder Creek
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Boulder Creek is Shale Ridge (421-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Boulder Creek
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pussywillow (HGSW 1494), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boulder Creek without repainting risk. See the full Pussywillow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Boulder Creek
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Boulder Creek is Throwing Shade (DEGR45) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Throwing Shade swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Boulder Creek
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Cupola (JG-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Boulder Creek without repainting risk. See the full Cupola swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Boulder Creek
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Boulder Creek is Hardwick White (NO. 5). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Hardwick White and you'll get the same color. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Boulder Creek
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Boulder Creek is Silverado Ranch (0421) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Boulder Creek
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Boulder Creek is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Boulder Creek
Rodda's nearest match is Mushroom (CA163), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boulder Creek without repainting risk. See the full Mushroom swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Boulder Creek
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Boulder Creek is Hypnotic (C2-973) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hypnotic swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Boulder Creek
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Boulder Creek is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Boulder Creek
Backdrop has no exact twin of Boulder Creek. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Boulder Creek
At Kompozit, the closest color to Boulder Creek is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →