Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Hitching Post |
| SKU | PPG1070-5 |
| Hex | #C48D69 |
| RGB | 196, 141, 105 |
| HSL | 24°, 44%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Glidden Hitching Post
Hitching Post sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Hitching Post is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
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 brown 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 Hitching Post 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 #C48D69 in HSL space. Pair Hitching Post 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 Hitching Post Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hitching Post 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 PPG1070-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hitching Post
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hitching Post is Eastlake Gold (SW 9) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eastlake Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hitching Post
Behr's nearest match is Ferrous (MQ4-37), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hitching Post without repainting risk. See the full Ferrous swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hitching Post
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Hitching Post is Tuscany (1208) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tuscany swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hitching Post
At Valspar, the closest color to Hitching Post is Desert Carnation (2005-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.1 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Carnation swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hitching Post
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Hitching Post is Hitching Post (PPG1070-5). At ΔE 0.33 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Hitching Post and you'll get the same color. See the full Hitching Post swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hitching Post
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hitching Post is Sweetened Tea (314-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweetened Tea swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hitching Post
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hitching Post is Butcher Paper (HGSW 2153) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butcher Paper swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hitching Post
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Hitching Post. The nearest is Copper Lake (DE6103) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Copper Lake swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hitching Post
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Hitching Post — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 8.22). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1070-5 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hitching Post
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Hitching Post. The nearest is Wet Sand (NO. 46) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hitching Post
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Hitching Post is Peace of Mind (1004). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Peace of Mind and you'll get the same color. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hitching Post
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hitching Post is Peace of Mind (1004) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hitching Post
At Rodda, the closest color to Hitching Post is Sunstone (CA223) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hitching Post
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Hitching Post — the nearest deck color, Frida (C2-602), is clearly different (ΔE 5.24). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1070-5 instead. See the full Frida swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Hitching Post
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Hitching Post — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 12.39). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1070-5 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Hitching Post
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Hitching Post is Bandelier (BANDELIER) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Hitching Post
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Hitching Post — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 10.47). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1070-5 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hitching Post
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Hitching Post — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 12.2). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1070-5 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Hitching Post
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Hitching Post — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 5.76). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1070-5 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hitching Post
At Kompozit, the closest color to Hitching Post is Peace of Mind (1004) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →