Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Gobbledygook |
| SKU | PPG11-07 |
| Hex | #8E824E |
| RGB | 142, 130, 78 |
| HSL | 49°, 29%, 43% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Glidden Gobbledygook
With an LRV of 22, Gobbledygook is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its yellow 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Gobbledygook works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
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 yellow 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 Gobbledygook 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 #8E824E in HSL space. Pair Gobbledygook 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 Gobbledygook Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gobbledygook 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 PPG11-07 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rural Green (SW 6418), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gobbledygook without repainting risk. See the full Rural Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Behr's nearest match is Lucky Bamboo (PPU9-02), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gobbledygook without repainting risk. See the full Lucky Bamboo swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gobbledygook
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gobbledygook is Savannah Shade (525) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Savannah Shade swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gobbledygook
At Valspar, the closest color to Gobbledygook is Mountain Olive (6007-4C) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20.6 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Olive swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gobbledygook
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Gobbledygook is Gobbledygook (PPG11-07). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Gobbledygook and you'll get the same color. See the full Gobbledygook swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Turkish Olive (223-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gobbledygook without repainting risk. See the full Turkish Olive swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gobbledygook
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rural Green (HGSW 2222), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gobbledygook without repainting risk. See the full Rural Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gobbledygook
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Gobbledygook is Shaded Glen (DE5503). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Shaded Glen and you'll get the same color. See the full Shaded Glen swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Gobbledygook — the nearest deck color, Celery Seeds (JG-58), is clearly different (ΔE 8.96). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-07 instead. See the full Celery Seeds swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Gobbledygook — the nearest deck color, Dauphin (NO. 54), is clearly different (ΔE 9.53). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-07 instead. See the full Dauphin swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Tropical Twist (0403), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gobbledygook without repainting risk. See the full Tropical Twist swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Gobbledygook. The nearest is Welcome Home (0325) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Welcome Home swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Gobbledygook — the nearest deck color, Garden Chalet (R040), is clearly different (ΔE 8.73). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-07 instead. See the full Garden Chalet swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gobbledygook
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gobbledygook is Tapestry (C2-646) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tapestry swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Gobbledygook — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 13.17). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-07 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Gobbledygook — the nearest deck color, Miel (MIEL), is clearly different (ΔE 14.9). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-07 instead. See the full Miel swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Gobbledygook — the nearest deck color, Coco (COCO), is clearly different (ΔE 9.12). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-07 instead. See the full Coco swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gobbledygook — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 6.97). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-07 instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Gobbledygook — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 15.22). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-07 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gobbledygook. The nearest is Welcome Home (0325) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Welcome Home swatch →