Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Highland Plains Neutral |
| SKU | 10YY 41/175 |
| Hex | #C2AA8E |
| RGB | 194, 170, 142 |
| HSL | 32°, 30%, 66% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Highland Plains Neutral
Highland Plains Neutral sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Highland Plains Neutral 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 by brand
16 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 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Highland Plains Neutral 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 #C2AA8E in HSL space. Pair Highland Plains Neutral 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 Highland Plains Neutral Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Highland Plains Neutral 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 10YY 41/175 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral is Townhall Tan (SW 7690). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Townhall Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Townhall Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
Behr's nearest match is Woven Straw (PPU7-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Highland Plains Neutral without repainting risk. See the full Woven Straw swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hidden Oaks (1129), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Highland Plains Neutral without repainting risk. See the full Hidden Oaks swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
Valspar's nearest match is Wetland Clay (3007-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.4 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Highland Plains Neutral without repainting risk. See the full Wetland Clay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Highland Plains Neutral is Yosemite Trailhead (PPG15-04) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yosemite Trailhead swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Perfect Beige (415-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Highland Plains Neutral without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Beige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Highland Plains Neutral is Trailside Tan (HGSW 3125) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trailside Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Highland Plains Neutral is Egyptian Sand (DE6207) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Egyptian Sand swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Highland Plains Neutral. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Highland Plains Neutral. The nearest is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Highland Plains Neutral without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral is 3am Latte (0175). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order 3am Latte and you'll get the same color. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
Rodda's nearest match is Waffle (CA114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Highland Plains Neutral without repainting risk. See the full Waffle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Highland Plains Neutral is Epicure (C2-829) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Epicure swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Highland Plains Neutral is 3am Latte (0175). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Kompozit is your counter, order 3am Latte and you'll get the same color. See the full 3am Latte swatch →