Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Equilibrium |
| SKU | PPG1003-4 |
| Hex | #A49F9F |
| RGB | 164, 159, 159 |
| HSL | 0°, 3%, 63% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Equilibrium
Equilibrium sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Equilibrium is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray 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
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Equilibrium 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 #A49F9F in HSL space. Pair Equilibrium 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 Equilibrium Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Equilibrium 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 PPG1003-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Equilibrium
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Equilibrium. The nearest is Stamped Concrete (SW 7655) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stamped Concrete swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Equilibrium
At Behr, the closest color to Equilibrium is Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elemental Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Equilibrium
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sterling Silver (1461), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Equilibrium without repainting risk. See the full Sterling Silver swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Equilibrium
Valspar's nearest match is Crystal Noir (8005-12D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Equilibrium without repainting risk. See the full Crystal Noir swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Equilibrium
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Equilibrium is Equilibrium (PPG1003-4). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Equilibrium and you'll get the same color. See the full Equilibrium swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Equilibrium
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Timely Gray (444-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Equilibrium without repainting risk. See the full Timely Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Equilibrium
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Equilibrium. The nearest is Truly Taupe (HGSW 3435) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Equilibrium
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Equilibrium is Wind in the Willows (DEGR10) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wind in the Willows swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Equilibrium
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Equilibrium. The nearest is Watering Can (JG-135) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Equilibrium
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Equilibrium. The nearest is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Equilibrium
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Equilibrium is Smoky Tone (0541) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Equilibrium
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Equilibrium. The nearest is Techile (0533) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Techile swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Equilibrium
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Equilibrium is Trough Grey (BD13). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Trough Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Trough Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Equilibrium
Kompozit has no exact twin of Equilibrium. The nearest is Techile (0533) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Techile swatch →