Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Cool Camel |
| SKU | PPG1104-5 |
| Hex | #AE996B |
| RGB | 174, 153, 107 |
| HSL | 41°, 29%, 55% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Cool Camel
Cool Camel sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Cool Camel 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
14 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Cool Camel 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 #AE996B in HSL space. Pair Cool Camel 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 Cool Camel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cool Camel 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 PPG1104-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cool Camel
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cool Camel is Edgy Gold (SW 6409) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Edgy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cool Camel
Behr's nearest match is Cliff Rock (290F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cool Camel without repainting risk. See the full Cliff Rock swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cool Camel
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sandalwood (273), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cool Camel without repainting risk. See the full Sandalwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cool Camel
At Valspar, the closest color to Cool Camel is Gold Infusion (6007-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Infusion swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cool Camel
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Cool Camel is Cool Camel (PPG1104-5). At ΔE 0.38 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Cool Camel and you'll get the same color. See the full Cool Camel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cool Camel
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sweet Lemon Basil (321-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cool Camel without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Lemon Basil swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cool Camel
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cool Camel is Olivine Crystal (HGSW 2214) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olivine Crystal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cool Camel
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Cool Camel is Veranda Gold (DE6187). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Veranda Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Veranda Gold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cool Camel
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cool Camel is Duster (NO. 319) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cool Camel
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Cool Camel is Life Exotic (0311). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Life Exotic and you'll get the same color. See the full Life Exotic swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cool Camel
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Cool Camel is Upon Reflection (0324). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Upon Reflection and you'll get the same color. See the full Upon Reflection swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cool Camel
Rodda has no exact twin of Cool Camel. The nearest is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cool Camel
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cool Camel is Pond's Edge (BD31) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pond's Edge swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cool Camel
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Cool Camel is Upon Reflection (0324). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Kompozit is your counter, order Upon Reflection and you'll get the same color. See the full Upon Reflection swatch →