Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Covered Wagon |
| SKU | PPG16-18 |
| Hex | #CDA885 |
| RGB | 205, 168, 133 |
| HSL | 29°, 42%, 66% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Covered Wagon
Covered Wagon sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Covered Wagon 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
15 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Covered Wagon 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 #CDA885 in HSL space. Pair Covered Wagon 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 Covered Wagon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Covered Wagon 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 PPG16-18 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Covered Wagon
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Covered Wagon is Totally Tan (SW 6115). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Totally Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Totally Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Covered Wagon
At Behr, the closest color to Covered Wagon is Harvest Home (MQ2-13) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harvest Home swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Covered Wagon
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Covered Wagon is Dearborn Tan (1153) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dearborn Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Covered Wagon
The closest Valspar equivalent of Covered Wagon is My Chai (8003-17D). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Valspar is your counter, order My Chai and you'll get the same color. See the full My Chai swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Covered Wagon
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Covered Wagon is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Covered Wagon and you'll get the same color. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Covered Wagon
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Covered Wagon is Rustic Rye (314-4DB). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Rustic Rye and you'll get the same color. See the full Rustic Rye swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Covered Wagon
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Covered Wagon is Totally Tan (HGSW 2155). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Totally Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Totally Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Covered Wagon
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Covered Wagon is DaVanzo Beige (DET664) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Covered Wagon
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Covered Wagon is Fake Tan (NO. 9912) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fake Tan swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Covered Wagon
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Covered Wagon is Beach Coast Buff (H122) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Covered Wagon
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Coastal Sand (H0122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Covered Wagon without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Covered Wagon
Rodda's nearest match is Loam (CA119), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Covered Wagon without repainting risk. See the full Loam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Covered Wagon
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Covered Wagon is Gold Digger (C2-858) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Covered Wagon
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Covered Wagon. The nearest is Pixie (PIXIE) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pixie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Covered Wagon
At Kompozit, the closest color to Covered Wagon is Cowhide (0155) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cowhide swatch →