Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Golden Grass |
| SKU | PPG1119-6 |
| Hex | #9EA26B |
| RGB | 158, 162, 107 |
| HSL | 64°, 23%, 53% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Green |
About Glidden Golden Grass
Golden Grass sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Golden Grass 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 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 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Golden Grass 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 #9EA26B in HSL space. Pair Golden Grass 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 Golden Grass Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Grass 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 PPG1119-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Grass
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Grass is Cucuzza Verde (SW 9038) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cucuzza Verde swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Golden Grass
Behr's nearest match is Dried Chive (S330-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Grass without repainting risk. See the full Dried Chive swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Grass
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Golden Grass is Barefoot in the Grass (CSP-840) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barefoot in the Grass swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Grass
At Valspar, the closest color to Golden Grass is Brisk Olive (6002-4A) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.6 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brisk Olive swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Grass
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Golden Grass is Golden Grass (PPG1119-6). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Golden Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Grass swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Grass
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Foliage (224-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Grass without repainting risk. See the full Foliage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Grass
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Grass is Tremont Garden (HGSW 2244) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tremont Garden swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Grass
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Golden Grass is Cocktail Olive (DE5564). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Cocktail Olive and you'll get the same color. See the full Cocktail Olive swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Golden Grass
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Grass — the nearest deck color, Countryside (JG-52), is clearly different (ΔE 6.96). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1119-6 instead. See the full Countryside swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Golden Grass
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Golden Grass. The nearest is Yeabridge Green (NO. 287) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yeabridge Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Grass
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Grass — the nearest deck color, Perennial Garden (0759), is clearly different (ΔE 6.95). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1119-6 instead. See the full Perennial Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Grass
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Grass — the nearest deck color, Shiny Gold (0388), is clearly different (ΔE 6.34). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1119-6 instead. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Golden Grass
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Grass — the nearest deck color, Pumpkin Seed (CA148), is clearly different (ΔE 10.17). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1119-6 instead. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Grass
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Golden Grass. The nearest is Creeping Thyme (BD77) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Creeping Thyme swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Golden Grass
Clare has no exact twin of Golden Grass. The nearest is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Golden Grass
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Grass — the nearest deck color, Boondocks (BOONDOCKS), is clearly different (ΔE 13.08). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1119-6 instead. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Golden Grass
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Grass — the nearest deck color, Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 6.3). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1119-6 instead. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Golden Grass
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Grass — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 12.09). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1119-6 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Golden Grass
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Grass — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 8.91). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1119-6 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Grass
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Grass — the nearest deck color, Shiny Gold (0388), is clearly different (ΔE 6.34). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1119-6 instead. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →