Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Discover |
| SKU | PPG1021-3 |
| Hex | #BDB0A0 |
| RGB | 189, 176, 160 |
| HSL | 33°, 18%, 68% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Discover
Discover sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Discover 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 Discover 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 #BDB0A0 in HSL space. Pair Discover 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 Discover Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Discover 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 PPG1021-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Discover
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Whisper (SW 9591), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Discover without repainting risk. See the full Whisper swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Discover
At Behr, the closest color to Discover is Mink Haze (MQ2-32) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mink Haze swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Discover
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Discover is Pashmina (AF-100) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pashmina swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Discover
Valspar's nearest match is Ivory Brown (6006-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42.2 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Discover without repainting risk. See the full Ivory Brown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Discover
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Discover is Discover (PPG1021-3). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Discover and you'll get the same color. See the full Discover swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Discover
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Discover is Snuggled (447-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Snuggled swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Discover
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Discover is Balanced Beige (HGSW 2486). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Balanced Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Balanced Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Discover
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stucco Relief (DEBN64), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Discover without repainting risk. See the full Stucco Relief swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Discover
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Discover is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Discover
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Jitney (NO. 293), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Discover without repainting risk. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Discover
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Delicate Honeysweet (0189), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Discover without repainting risk. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Discover
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Marshy Habitat (0204), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Discover without repainting risk. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Discover
The closest Rodda equivalent of Discover is Stoneware (CA046). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Rodda is your counter, order Stoneware and you'll get the same color. See the full Stoneware swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Discover
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Discover is Sage Frost (BD30) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sage Frost swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Discover
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Discover. The nearest is Sevilla (SEVILLA) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Discover
Kompozit's nearest match is Marshy Habitat (0204), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Discover without repainting risk. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →