Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Gargoyle |
| SKU | PPG1127-4 |
| Hex | #ABB39E |
| RGB | 171, 179, 158 |
| HSL | 83°, 12%, 66% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Glidden Gargoyle
Gargoyle sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Gargoyle is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
18 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 green 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
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Gargoyle 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 #ABB39E in HSL space. Pair Gargoyle 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 Gargoyle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gargoyle 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 PPG1127-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gargoyle
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Cascade Green (SW 66), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Gargoyle without repainting risk. See the full Cascade Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Behr, the closest color to Gargoyle is Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Hill swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gargoyle is Garden Path (466) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Path swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gargoyle
Valspar's nearest match is Green Trellis (5006-3C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.3 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Gargoyle without repainting risk. See the full Green Trellis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gargoyle
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Gargoyle is Gargoyle (PPG1127-4). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Gargoyle and you'll get the same color. See the full Gargoyle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gargoyle
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Foggy Gray (424-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Gargoyle without repainting risk. See the full Foggy Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gargoyle
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gargoyle is Clary Sage (HGSW 3245) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clary Sage swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gargoyle is Mow the Lawn (DET520) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mow the Lawn swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gargoyle is Early Riser (JG-59) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Early Riser swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gargoyle is Blue Gray (NO. 91) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gargoyle
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gargoyle. The nearest is Silverado Ranch (0421) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gargoyle is Fair Maiden (0456) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fair Maiden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Rodda, the closest color to Gargoyle is Bohemian Earth (CA170) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bohemian Earth swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gargoyle
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gargoyle. The nearest is Spearmint (C2-700) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spearmint swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Clare, the closest color to Gargoyle is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Backdrop, the closest color to Gargoyle is Le Freak (BD-LF) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 35 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Gargoyle
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Gargoyle. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gargoyle is Fair Maiden (0456) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fair Maiden swatch →