Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Emberglo |
| SKU | PPG18-29 |
| Hex | #C67976 |
| RGB | 198, 121, 118 |
| HSL | 2°, 41%, 62% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Glidden Emberglo
Emberglo sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Emberglo 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 Emberglo 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 #C67976 in HSL space. Pair Emberglo 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 Emberglo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Emberglo 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 PPG18-29 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Emberglo
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Emberglo is Coral Rose (SW 9004) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Rose swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Emberglo
At Behr, the closest color to Emberglo is Copperleaf (210D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copperleaf swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Emberglo
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Emberglo. The nearest is Coral Bronze (1298) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coral Bronze swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Emberglo
Valspar has no exact twin of Emberglo. The nearest is Romantic Rose (1008-5C) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.5 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Romantic Rose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Emberglo
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Emberglo is Emberglo (PPG18-29). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Emberglo and you'll get the same color. See the full Emberglo swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Emberglo
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Preppy Pink (204-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Emberglo without repainting risk. See the full Preppy Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Emberglo
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Emberglo is Posey Pink (HGSW 2054) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Posey Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Emberglo
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Emberglo is Rouge (DE5116) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rouge swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Emberglo
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Emberglo — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 11.78). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-29 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Emberglo
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Emberglo is Fruit Fool (NO. 9911) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fruit Fool swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Emberglo
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Emberglo. The nearest is It's My Party (1074) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full It's My Party swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Emberglo
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Impatient Heart (0063), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Emberglo without repainting risk. See the full Impatient Heart swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Emberglo
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Emberglo — the nearest deck color, Sunstone (CA223), is clearly different (ΔE 13.58). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-29 instead. See the full Sunstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Emberglo
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Emberglo. The nearest is Savannah (C2-543) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Savannah swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Emberglo
Clare has no exact twin of Emberglo. The nearest is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Emberglo
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Emberglo — the nearest deck color, Mesa (MESA), is clearly different (ΔE 9.69). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-29 instead. See the full Mesa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Emberglo
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Emberglo. The nearest is Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Emberglo
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Emberglo — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 19.93). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-29 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Emberglo
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Emberglo — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 17.38). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-29 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Emberglo
Kompozit's nearest match is Impatient Heart (0063), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Emberglo without repainting risk. See the full Impatient Heart swatch →