Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Karma |
| SKU | PPG1026-4 |
| Hex | #B2A484 |
| RGB | 178, 164, 132 |
| HSL | 42°, 23%, 61% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Karma
Karma sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Karma 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
18 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Karma 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 #B2A484 in HSL space. Pair Karma 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 Karma Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Karma 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 PPG1026-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Karma
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Garden Sage (SW 7736), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Karma without repainting risk. See the full Garden Sage swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Karma
Behr's nearest match is Cactus Hill (ECC-26-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Karma without repainting risk. See the full Cactus Hill swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Karma
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Karma is Wicker Basket (CSP-255) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Karma
At Valspar, the closest color to Karma is Summer Valley (V095-4) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Valley swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Karma
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Karma is Karma (PPG1026-4). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Karma and you'll get the same color. See the full Karma swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Karma
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Karma is Principle Greige (420-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Principle Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Karma
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Karma is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Karma
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Karma is Desert Gray (DEC760) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Karma
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Juniper Tree (JG-166), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Karma without repainting risk. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Karma
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Karma. The nearest is Planter (NO. G5) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Planter swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Karma
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Karma is Vintage Gold (0282) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Karma
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Karma is Rich Reward (0302) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich Reward swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Karma
At Rodda, the closest color to Karma is Lentil (CA161) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lentil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Karma
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Karma. The nearest is Thatch (C2-827) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Karma
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Karma. The nearest is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Karma
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Karma is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Karma
Backdrop has no exact twin of Karma. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Karma
At Kompozit, the closest color to Karma is Rich Reward (0302) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich Reward swatch →