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GLIDDEN · PPG0998-3

Glidden Kalispell#AFABA3 · LRV 41

Kalispell reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden PPG0998-3 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN KALISPELL
RGB 175, 171, 163 LRV 41

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Kalispell
SKU PPG0998-3
Hex #AFABA3
RGB 175, 171, 163
HSL 40°, 7%, 66%
LRV 41
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Neutral

About Glidden Kalispell

Kalispell 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.

Kalispell 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 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 0.85
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7643 · #B2ADA4 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 42
SW 7650 · #AAA9A4 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 40
SW 9572 · #B4ADA6 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 42
SW 6171 · #B0AB9C · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 41
SW 6185 · #ABAC9F · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 41

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.54
All neutral at Behr →
HDC-NT-09G · #B0ABA3 · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 41
PPU24-10 · #ADAAA2 · ΔE 0.64 · LRV 40
PPU25-06 · #B0ADA0 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 42
PPF-39 · #ABACA8 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 41
PPU18-14 · #ACAAA8 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 40

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.55
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-40 · #B0ACA3 · ΔE 0.55 · LRV 41
1474 · #ADABA2 · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 40
CSP-105 · #B1ADA2 · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 42
ES-72 · #AEAA9D · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 40
2112-50 · #AEABAA · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 41

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.91
All neutral at Valspar →
V118-2 · #A9A8A2 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 38.9
5007-1C · #A9AAA0 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 39.5
4002-1B · #B3A8A4 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 40.4
8004-32D · #A6ABA1 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 40
V143-4 · #A6ABA1 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 39.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.88
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG0998-3 · #AFAAA3 · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 41
PPG0999-3 · #B2ADA3 · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 42
PPG1008-3 · #B2ACA2 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 42
PPG1000-3 · #B0A99D · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 40
PPG14-01 · #B3AAA0 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 41

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.09
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
422-4DB · #B0AB9C · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 41
421-3DB · #B2AC9C · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 41
425-3DB · #ADB1A7 · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 43
445-2DB · #B4AAA8 · ΔE 5.14 · LRV 41
404-3DB · #B5A597 · ΔE 5.7 · LRV 39
HGSW 1494 · #B2ADA4 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 42
HGSW 7643 · #B2ADA4 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 42
HGSW 3225 · #B0AB9C · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 41
HGSW 3265 · #ABAC9F · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 40
HGSW 6185 · #ABAC9F · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 40

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.29
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR17 · #AEAAA2 · ΔE 0.29 · LRV 41
DEGR46 · #ABA8A1 · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 39
DEGR19 · #AEA79F · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 39
DEGR64 · #A8AAA4 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 40
DET618 · #AEADAD · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 42

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.14
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-118 · #ACA9A3 · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 40
JG-14 · #B0AEA7 · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 42
JG-157 · #B4AD9E · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 42
JG-15 · #A7A9A3 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 39
JG-99 · #B0AAAB · ΔE 5.37 · LRV 41

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.29
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 5 · #B2ADA0 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 42
NO. 88 · #B1B1AA · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 44
NO. 267 · #B7AFA9 · ΔE 3 · LRV 44
NO. 91 · #AEB2A4 · ΔE 5.48 · LRV 44
NO. 18 · #B0AF9B · ΔE 5.77 · LRV 42

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.75
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0561 · #B1AA9F · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 40
0574 · #A8A79E · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 38
0421 · #ACADA0 · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 41
H107 · #B4AB99 · ΔE 4.35 · LRV 40
0547 · #B2AFAF · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 43

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0561 · #AEA69B · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 39
0204 · #B8AEA2 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 44
0553 · #B2ACA9 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 43
H0107 · #B5AB9A · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 42
0547 · #AFADAD · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 43

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All neutral at Rodda →
CA163 · #B1AEA6 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 43
R027 · #AEA89F · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 40
CA164 · #AEADA1 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 42
CA080 · #B6ADA0 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 42
CA178 · #AAAEA2 · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 41

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.55
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-783 · #AFABA6 · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 41
C2-973 · #B1B1A8 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 44
C2-988 · #A8A9A1 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 39
C2-941 · #ACAEA2 · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 42
C2-987 · #A8AAA9 · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 40

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 7.43
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 7.43 · LRV 47
PNT100-LT-15 · #9CA2A7 · ΔE 8.14 · LRV 36
PNT100-DP-78 · #99AAA4 · ΔE 9.47 · LRV 38
PNT100-MD-43 · #9AB0AB · ΔE 10.96 · LRV 41
PNT100-LT-44 · #90B5B3 · ΔE 14.97 · LRV 42

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.32
All neutral at Portola Paints →
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 47
ABERDEEN · #B2B4AA · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 45
SIMMER DOWN · #BAB3B6 · ΔE 7.15 · LRV 46
HAVANA · #BFA596 · ΔE 9.42 · LRV 40
CODA · #BCA18A · ΔE 10.19 · LRV 38

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.48
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 5.48 · LRV 49
PALOMA · #BFB5B3 · ΔE 6.06 · LRV 47
FRENCH LINEN · #A79D84 · ΔE 8.01 · LRV 34
DUCK EGG BLUE · #99AB9D · ΔE 10.55 · LRV 38
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 12.69 · LRV 48

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.47
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 38
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 6.4 · LRV 33
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 8.58 · LRV 35
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 10.51 · LRV 41
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 16.56 · LRV 38

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 8
All neutral at Rust-Oleum →
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 8 · LRV 48
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 8.02 · LRV 38
391446 · #958E86 · ΔE 8.99 · LRV 27
285141 · #8E948A · ΔE 9.49 · LRV 29
371675 · #8CA8A9 · ΔE 13.08 · LRV 36

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All neutral at Kompozit →
0561 · #AEA69B · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 39
0204 · #B8AEA2 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 43
0553 · #B2ACA9 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 42
0421 · #A7A89B · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 39
0547 · #AFADAD · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 42

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

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

50YY 40/059 · LRV 40
PPG1008-3 · LRV 42
PPG0997-4 · LRV 41
PPG14-01 · LRV 41
PPG1000-3 · LRV 40
30YY 39/041 · LRV 39

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #AFABA3 in HSL space. Pair Kalispell with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#AFABA3 + #A3A7AF
TRIADIC
#AFABA3 · #A3AFAB · #ABA3AF
ANALOGOUS
#AFA5A3 · #AFABA3 · #ADAFA3

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.29:1 fail
Sample text on black
9.18:1 AAA

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

Glidden Kalispell Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Kalispell 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 PPG0998-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kalispell

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Kalispell is Pussywillow (SW 7643). At ΔE 0.85 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 Pussywillow and you'll get the same color. See the full Pussywillow swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Kalispell

The closest Behr equivalent of Kalispell is Stingray Gray (HDC-NT-09G). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Behr is your counter, order Stingray Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Stingray Gray swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kalispell

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Kalispell is Museum Piece (CSP-40). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Museum Piece and you'll get the same color. See the full Museum Piece swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Kalispell

Valspar has no exact twin of Kalispell. The nearest is London Coach (4002-1B) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.4 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Coach swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kalispell

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Kalispell is Kalispell (PPG0998-3). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Kalispell and you'll get the same color. See the full Kalispell swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kalispell

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Kalispell is Promenade Gray (422-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Promenade Gray swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kalispell

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Kalispell is Pussywillow (HGSW 1494). At ΔE 0.85 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pussywillow and you'll get the same color. See the full Pussywillow swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kalispell

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Kalispell is Heart of Stone (DEGR17). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Heart of Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Heart of Stone swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kalispell

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Refinished (JG-118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kalispell without repainting risk. See the full Refinished swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kalispell

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Kalispell is Hardwick White (NO. 5) — very close at ΔE 2.29, 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 Hardwick White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kalispell

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kalispell without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kalispell

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Kalispell is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 3.22, 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 Smoky Wings swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Kalispell

At Rodda, the closest color to Kalispell is Wreath (CA164) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wreath swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Kalispell

C2 Paint's nearest match is Pale Granite (C2-783), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kalispell without repainting risk. See the full Pale Granite swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Kalispell

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Kalispell — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 10.96). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG0998-3 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Kalispell

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Kalispell. The nearest is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Kalispell

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Kalispell — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.55). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG0998-3 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Kalispell

Backdrop has no exact twin of Kalispell. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Kalispell

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Kalispell — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 8.02). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG0998-3 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Kalispell

At Kompozit, the closest color to Kalispell is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 3.22, 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 Smoky Wings swatch →

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