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GLIDDEN · 60YY 51/101

Glidden Grey Birch#C4BFAC · LRV 51

Grey Birch reads as a yellow / warm — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden 60YY 51/101 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN GREY BIRCH
RGB 196, 191, 172 LRV 51

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Grey Birch
SKU 60YY 51/101
Hex #C4BFAC
RGB 196, 191, 172
HSL 47°, 17%, 72%
LRV 51
Undertone yellow / warm
Family Neutral

About Glidden Grey Birch

At LRV 51, Grey Birch is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Grey Birch is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. 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 each

5 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6163 · #C1BCA7 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 50
SW 1015 · #C6BFB3 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 52
SW 7547 · #CBBFAD · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 53
SW 9611 · #CABEAD · ΔE 3.9 · LRV 52
SW 9173 · #C8BCAB · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 51

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All neutral at Behr →
PPU9-19 · #C6C1AC · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 53
PPU8-17 · #C5C0B1 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 53
MQ6-59 · #C8C0AE · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 53
ECC-64-1 · #C7BEA7 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 52
PWL-91 · #C9BFA8 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 53

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.47
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-170 · #C5BEAD · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 52
CW-50 · #C5BEAD · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 52
1501 · #C4C2B0 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 53
CC-636 · #C4C2B0 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 53
1486 · #C1BFB1 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 52

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All neutral at Valspar →
8004-23B · #CAC2AD · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 54
8004-26C · #C0BDAE · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 51
M111 · #C7C2B4 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 53.9
8004-27B · #BCBCAE · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 50
8006-2D · #C1BBB0 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 50

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.89
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG14-26 · #C8BFAA · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 52
PPG1031-2 · #BEBFB0 · ΔE 3 · LRV 51
PPG15-25 · #C8BCAA · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 51
PPG1023-3 · #C8BFB2 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 53
PPG1126-4 · #BFC2AD · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 53

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
423-2DB · #C1BCA7 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 50
421-2DB · #C7BCA8 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 51
420-2DB · #CBC0AD · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 54
419-3DB · #C8BBA3 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 50
411-2DB · #CDBDAA · ΔE 5.46 · LRV 52
HGSW 3506 · #CBC0AD · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 54
HGSW 7542 · #CBC0AD · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 54
HGSW 3266 · #BEBFB2 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 50
HGSW 6184 · #BEBFB2 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 50
HGSW 3256 · #BDC0B3 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 52

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.45
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6234 · #C5C0AC · ΔE 0.45 · LRV 49
DEBN62 · #C8C2B0 · ΔE 1.12 · LRV 54
DET637 · #C7BDA8 · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 51
DESS22 · #C8C0A6 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 52
DEC752 · #CCBEAC · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 49

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.55
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 50
JG-48 · #C2BFA2 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 51
JG-56 · #BEC3B2 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 53
JG-06 · #B9BFB5 · ΔE 5.79 · LRV 51
JG-133 · #C6BBB2 · ΔE 6.32 · LRV 51

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 15 · #C6C0AA · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 53
NO. 4 · #C7BFAB · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 52
NO. 283 · #C5BDAC · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 51
NO. 211 · #C9BFAB · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 53
NO. 10 · #C7BDA4 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 51

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.9
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
H108 · #C1BCA8 · ΔE 0.9 · LRV 49
0420 · #C5C2B2 · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 54
0232 · #C2BCAD · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 50
0336 · #C6BCAA · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 51
0573 · #C3BEB2 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 51

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0420 · #C3BFAE · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 52
H0108 · #C2BCA9 · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 51
0358 · #C7C0A9 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 53
H0109 · #C4BDAD · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 51
0371 · #BFBFAF · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 52

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All neutral at Rodda →
CA145 · #CBC1AB · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 54
CA033 · #C9C0B2 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 53
CA175 · #BCBFAD · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 51
CA034 · #CCBFAE · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 53
CA069 · #C9BDB1 · ΔE 5.48 · LRV 52

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.48
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-929 · #C6C2AC · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 54
C2-944 · #C7C4B0 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 55
C2-910 · #C4BCA4 · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 50
C2-961 · #C0C2B6 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 53
C2-784 · #C9BAAA · ΔE 5.67 · LRV 50

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.72
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 47
PNT100-LT-70 · #C9CDB9 · ΔE 5.21 · LRV 60
PNT100-LT-09 · #C1C3C0 · ΔE 7.21 · LRV 54
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 7.46 · LRV 49
PNT100-LT-10 · #C1CAC5 · ΔE 8.26 · LRV 58

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.49
All neutral at Portola Paints →
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 47
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 47
LUMIERE · #CCC8C0 · ΔE 5.25 · LRV 58
TOPANGA · #D4C0AF · ΔE 7.77 · LRV 55
ANTIGUA · #DAC2A4 · ΔE 8.26 · LRV 56

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.72
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 52
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 8.05 · LRV 49
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 8.19 · LRV 47
PALOMA · #BFB5B3 · ΔE 9.66 · LRV 47
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 12.63 · LRV 48

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.39
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 65
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 11.93 · LRV 60
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 13.89 · LRV 41
BD-BG · #E5BEB0 · ΔE 15.62 · LRV 53
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 18.51 · LRV 51

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.27
All neutral at Rust-Oleum →
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 8.27 · LRV 38
398641 · #E2D7B0 · ΔE 8.55 · LRV 68
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 11.65 · LRV 48
285142 · #E2CDCC · ΔE 14.14 · LRV 64
285139 · #ACCECD · ΔE 15.26 · LRV 57

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at Kompozit →
0420 · #C3BFAE · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 52
0358 · #C7C0A9 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 53
0378 · #C7C1A8 · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 53
0371 · #BFBFAF · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 51
0567 · #C7BEB2 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 52

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Grey Birch within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

45YY 51/105 · LRV 51
PPG14-26 · LRV 53
40YY 51/084 · LRV 51
PPG15-25 · LRV 51
PPG1031-2 · LRV 52
PPG1126-4 · LRV 53

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C4BFAC in HSL space. Pair Grey Birch with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C4BFAC + #ACB1C4
TRIADIC
#C4BFAC · #ACC4BF · #BFACC4
ANALOGOUS
#C4B3AC · #C4BFAC · #BDC4AC

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.84:1 fail
Sample text on black
11.4:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Glidden Grey Birch Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Grey Birch 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 60YY 51/101 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grey Birch

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Grey Birch. The nearest is Shiitake (SW 9173) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shiitake swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Grey Birch

The closest Behr equivalent of Grey Birch is Organic Field (PPU9-19). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 51). If Behr is your counter, order Organic Field and you'll get the same color. See the full Organic Field swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Grey Birch

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Greenwich Gate (CSP-170), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grey Birch without repainting risk. See the full Greenwich Gate swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Grey Birch

Valspar's nearest match is Mother Nature (8004-26C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Grey Birch without repainting risk. See the full Mother Nature swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Grey Birch

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Hideaway (PPG14-26), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grey Birch without repainting risk. See the full Hideaway swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Grey Birch

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Grey Birch is Weathered Stone (421-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathered Stone swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grey Birch

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Grey Birch is Muslin Bolt (HGSW 3506) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Muslin Bolt swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Grey Birch

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Grey Birch is Serene Thought (DE6234). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 49 vs 51). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Serene Thought and you'll get the same color. See the full Serene Thought swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Grey Birch

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Grey Birch. The nearest is Solid Wood (JG-109) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Solid Wood swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Grey Birch

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Old White (NO. 4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grey Birch without repainting risk. See the full Old White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Grey Birch

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Grey Birch is Soft Leather (0336) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Leather swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Grey Birch

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Grey Birch is Dave's Den (0420). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Dave's Den and you'll get the same color. See the full Dave's Den swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Grey Birch

Rodda has no exact twin of Grey Birch. The nearest is Sea Foam (CA175) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sea Foam swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Grey Birch

C2 Paint's nearest match is Paddy Whack (C2-929), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 51) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Grey Birch without repainting risk. See the full Paddy Whack swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Grey Birch

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Grey Birch — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 7.46). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YY 51/101 instead. See the full Greige swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Grey Birch

Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Grey Birch — the nearest deck color, Topanga (TOPANGA), is clearly different (ΔE 7.77). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YY 51/101 instead. See the full Topanga swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Grey Birch

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Grey Birch. The nearest is Paris Grey (PARIS GREY) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paris Grey swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Grey Birch

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Grey Birch — the nearest deck color, Boy Meets Girl (BD-BG), is clearly different (ΔE 15.62). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YY 51/101 instead. See the full Boy Meets Girl swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Grey Birch

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Grey Birch — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 11.65). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YY 51/101 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Grey Birch

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Grey Birch is Dave's Den (0420). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51). If Kompozit is your counter, order Dave's Den and you'll get the same color. See the full Dave's Den swatch →

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