Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Dancing Dolphin |
| SKU | PPG1102-3 |
| Hex | #C4BAA1 |
| RGB | 196, 186, 161 |
| HSL | 43°, 23%, 70% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Dancing Dolphin
Dancing Dolphin sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Dancing Dolphin 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
16 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
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Dancing Dolphin 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 #C4BAA1 in HSL space. Pair Dancing Dolphin 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 Dancing Dolphin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dancing Dolphin 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 PPG1102-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Peace of Mind (SW 9510), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dancing Dolphin without repainting risk. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
At Behr, the closest color to Dancing Dolphin is Windsor Tan (MQ2-26) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windsor Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Dancing Dolphin is Market Square Shell (CW-30). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Market Square Shell and you'll get the same color. See the full Market Square Shell swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
Valspar's nearest match is Good to Grow (8003-27C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dancing Dolphin without repainting risk. See the full Good to Grow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Dancing Dolphin (PPG1102-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dancing Dolphin without repainting risk. See the full Dancing Dolphin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sand Fatigues (419-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dancing Dolphin without repainting risk. See the full Sand Fatigues swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Relaxed Khaki (HGSW 3186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dancing Dolphin without repainting risk. See the full Relaxed Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dancing Dolphin is Skein of Yarn (DEBN55) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skein of Yarn swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Dancing Dolphin. The nearest is Gold Moss (JG-48) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Moss swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Wall White (NO. 58), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dancing Dolphin without repainting risk. See the full Wall White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Dancing Dolphin is Helen of Troy (0350). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Helen of Troy and you'll get the same color. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Dancing Dolphin is Helen of Troy (0350). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Helen of Troy and you'll get the same color. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
At Rodda, the closest color to Dancing Dolphin is Wood Ash (CA140) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wood Ash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
C2 Paint's nearest match is Bristle (C2-910), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dancing Dolphin without repainting risk. See the full Bristle swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Dancing Dolphin is Sevilla (SEVILLA) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dancing Dolphin
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Dancing Dolphin is Helen of Troy (0350). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Kompozit is your counter, order Helen of Troy and you'll get the same color. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →