Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Ghost Writer |
| SKU | PPG1007-3 |
| Hex | #BCB7AD |
| RGB | 188, 183, 173 |
| HSL | 40°, 10%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Ghost Writer
Ghost Writer sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Ghost Writer 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 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 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Ghost Writer 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 #BCB7AD in HSL space. Pair Ghost Writer 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 Ghost Writer Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ghost Writer 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 PPG1007-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ghost Writer
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ghost Writer is Mindful Gray (SW 7016). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mindful Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ghost Writer
The closest Behr equivalent of Ghost Writer is Glasgow Fog (HDC-NT-06G). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Glasgow Fog and you'll get the same color. See the full Glasgow Fog swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ghost Writer
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Ghost Writer is Thunder (AF-685). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Thunder and you'll get the same color. See the full Thunder swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ghost Writer
Valspar's nearest match is Frappe (6003-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.1 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ghost Writer without repainting risk. See the full Frappe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ghost Writer
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Ghost Writer is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Ghost Writer and you'll get the same color. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ghost Writer
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Comfortable Gray (443-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ghost Writer without repainting risk. See the full Comfortable Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ghost Writer
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ghost Writer is Mindful Gray (HGSW 3476). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mindful Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ghost Writer
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Yes It's Greige (DEGR20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ghost Writer without repainting risk. See the full Yes It's Greige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ghost Writer
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Ghost Writer is Sunday Stroll (JG-19). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Sunday Stroll and you'll get the same color. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ghost Writer
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Ghost Writer — the nearest deck color, Light Blue (NO. 22), is clearly different (ΔE 5.34). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1007-3 instead. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ghost Writer
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ghost Writer without repainting risk. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ghost Writer
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Ghost Writer is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ghost Writer
The closest Rodda equivalent of Ghost Writer is Chiseled Shale (R044). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Rodda is your counter, order Chiseled Shale and you'll get the same color. See the full Chiseled Shale swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ghost Writer
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Ghost Writer is Filament (C2-798) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Filament swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ghost Writer
Clare has no exact twin of Ghost Writer. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ghost Writer
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Ghost Writer is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Piano Room and you'll get the same color. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ghost Writer
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Ghost Writer — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 5.6). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1007-3 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ghost Writer
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Ghost Writer — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 11.19). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1007-3 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Ghost Writer
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Ghost Writer — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 8). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1007-3 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ghost Writer
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ghost Writer is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →