Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Brandy Snaps |
| SKU | PPG1053-5 |
| Hex | #B58E8B |
| RGB | 181, 142, 139 |
| HSL | 4°, 22%, 63% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Glidden Brandy Snaps
Brandy Snaps sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Brandy Snaps is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink 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 Brandy Snaps 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 #B58E8B in HSL space. Pair Brandy Snaps 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 Brandy Snaps Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Brandy Snaps 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 PPG1053-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Brandy Snaps — the nearest deck color, Redend Point (SW 9081), is clearly different (ΔE 6.96). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1053-5 instead. See the full Redend Point swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
At Behr, the closest color to Brandy Snaps is Antoinette (MQ1-46) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antoinette swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Brandy Snaps — the nearest deck color, Foxy Brown (1181), is clearly different (ΔE 5.58). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1053-5 instead. See the full Foxy Brown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
At Valspar, the closest color to Brandy Snaps is Cherry Taupe (1005-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.3 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cherry Taupe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Brandy Snaps is Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Brandy Snaps and you'll get the same color. See the full Brandy Snaps swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Brandy Snaps — the nearest deck color, Davenport (408-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.97). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1053-5 instead. See the full Davenport swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Brandy Snaps — the nearest deck color, Fiery Hue (HGSW 3054), is clearly different (ΔE 6.96). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1053-5 instead. See the full Fiery Hue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Brandy Snaps is Plush Suede (DE6053) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plush Suede swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Brandy Snaps — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 10.41). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1053-5 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Brandy Snaps. The nearest is Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Brandy Snaps is Notice Me (0072) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Notice Me swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Brandy Snaps. The nearest is Prophetess (0079) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Prophetess swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Brandy Snaps — the nearest deck color, Agate (CA064), is clearly different (ΔE 10.83). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1053-5 instead. See the full Agate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Brandy Snaps — the nearest deck color, Berry Brown (C2-541), is clearly different (ΔE 8.08). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1053-5 instead. See the full Berry Brown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Brandy Snaps — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 6.08). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1053-5 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Brandy Snaps — the nearest deck color, Fleur (FLEUR), is clearly different (ΔE 6.72). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1053-5 instead. See the full Fleur swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Brandy Snaps — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 18.51). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1053-5 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Brandy Snaps — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 13.15). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1053-5 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Brandy Snaps — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 13.77). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1053-5 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Brandy Snaps
Kompozit has no exact twin of Brandy Snaps. The nearest is Prophetess (0079) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Prophetess swatch →