Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Freckles |
| SKU | PPG1191-5 |
| Hex | #D78775 |
| RGB | 215, 135, 117 |
| HSL | 11°, 55%, 65% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Glidden Freckles
Freckles sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Freckles is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange 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 Freckles 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 #D78775 in HSL space. Pair Freckles 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 Freckles Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Freckles 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 PPG1191-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Freckles
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Freckles is Constant Coral (SW 6325) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Constant Coral swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Freckles
The closest Behr equivalent of Freckles is Vintage Coral (MQ4-32). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Behr is your counter, order Vintage Coral and you'll get the same color. See the full Vintage Coral swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Freckles
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Freckles. The nearest is San Antonio Rose (027) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full San Antonio Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Freckles
At Valspar, the closest color to Freckles is Terra Earth (2003-5C) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31.4 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terra Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Freckles
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Freckles is Wright Pottery Red (FLLW539). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wright Pottery Red and you'll get the same color. See the full Wright Pottery Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Freckles
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Calmed Coral (307-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Freckles without repainting risk. See the full Calmed Coral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Freckles
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Freckles is Peekaboo Coral (HGSW 2065) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peekaboo Coral swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Freckles
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Freckles. The nearest is Bronzed Orange (DE5179) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzed Orange swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Freckles
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Freckles — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 16.86). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1191-5 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Freckles
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Freckles — the nearest deck color, Menagerie (NO. 63), is clearly different (ΔE 6.6). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1191-5 instead. See the full Menagerie swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Freckles
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Freckles is Summer Memory (1052) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Memory swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Freckles
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Freckles is Graceful Ballerina (1073) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Freckles
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Freckles — the nearest deck color, Sunstone (CA223), is clearly different (ΔE 9.39). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1191-5 instead. See the full Sunstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Freckles
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Freckles. The nearest is Sweet Potato Skin (BD44) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Potato Skin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Freckles
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Freckles — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 5.73). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1191-5 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Freckles
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Freckles — the nearest deck color, Bandelier (BANDELIER), is clearly different (ΔE 12.29). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1191-5 instead. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Freckles
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Freckles. The nearest is Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 27 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Freckles
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Freckles — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 9.07). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1191-5 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Freckles
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Freckles — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 12.06). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1191-5 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Freckles
At Kompozit, the closest color to Freckles is Graceful Ballerina (1073) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →