Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Introspective |
| SKU | PPG15-18 |
| Hex | #6D6053 |
| RGB | 109, 96, 83 |
| HSL | 30°, 14%, 38% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Introspective
With an LRV of 12, Introspective is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Introspective works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 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 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Introspective 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 #6D6053 in HSL space. Pair Introspective 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 Introspective Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Introspective 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 PPG15-18 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Introspective
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Homestead Brown (SW 7515), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Introspective without repainting risk. See the full Homestead Brown swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Introspective
At Behr, the closest color to Introspective is Rich Brown (PPF-52) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Introspective
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Northwood Brown (1000), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Introspective without repainting risk. See the full Northwood Brown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Introspective
At Valspar, the closest color to Introspective is Snakeskin (T591) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.2 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Snakeskin swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Introspective
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Introspective is Introspective (PPG15-18). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Introspective and you'll get the same color. See the full Introspective swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Introspective
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Thundering (405-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Introspective without repainting risk. See the full Thundering swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Introspective
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Homestead Brown (HGSW 7515), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Introspective without repainting risk. See the full Homestead Brown swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Introspective
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Introspective — the nearest deck color, Missing Link (DE6041), is clearly different (ΔE 5.31). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG15-18 instead. See the full Missing Link swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Introspective
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Introspective is Mosswood (JG-168) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mosswood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Introspective
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Introspective is Salon Drab (NO. 290) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salon Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Introspective
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Introspective is Black Heath (0235) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Heath swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Introspective
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Monk's Cloth (0220), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Introspective without repainting risk. See the full Monk's Cloth swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Introspective
The closest Rodda equivalent of Introspective is Clove (CA060). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). If Rodda is your counter, order Clove and you'll get the same color. See the full Clove swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Introspective
C2 Paint's nearest match is Beaucoup (C2-807), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Introspective without repainting risk. See the full Beaucoup swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Introspective
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Introspective — the nearest deck color, Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53), is clearly different (ΔE 5.48). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG15-18 instead. See the full Coffee Date swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Introspective
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Introspective — the nearest deck color, Cigarro (CIGARRO), is clearly different (ΔE 7.18). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG15-18 instead. See the full Cigarro swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Introspective
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Introspective — the nearest deck color, Olive (OLIVE), is clearly different (ΔE 9.62). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG15-18 instead. See the full Olive swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Introspective
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Introspective — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 7.09). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG15-18 instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Introspective
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Introspective — the nearest deck color, Rainforest Green (391445), is clearly different (ΔE 18.82). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG15-18 instead. See the full Rainforest Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Introspective
Kompozit's nearest match is Monk's Cloth (0220), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Introspective without repainting risk. See the full Monk's Cloth swatch →