Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Khaki Bronze |
| SKU | 20YY 33/145 |
| Hex | #AC9B84 |
| RGB | 172, 155, 132 |
| HSL | 34°, 19%, 60% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Khaki Bronze
Khaki Bronze sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Khaki Bronze 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 Khaki Bronze 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 #AC9B84 in HSL space. Pair Khaki Bronze 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 Khaki Bronze Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Khaki Bronze 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 20YY 33/145 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Khaki Bronze is Studio Taupe (SW 7549). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Studio Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Studio Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
The closest Behr equivalent of Khaki Bronze is Tatami Mat (UL190-19). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). If Behr is your counter, order Tatami Mat and you'll get the same color. See the full Tatami Mat swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Turret (CC-604), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Bronze without repainting risk. See the full Turret swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
Valspar's nearest match is Ode to Joy (8004-20D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Bronze without repainting risk. See the full Ode to Joy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Bronze without repainting risk. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Khaki Bronze is Wild Desert (416-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Desert swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Fenland (HGSW 3214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Bronze without repainting risk. See the full Fenland swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Elusive Morel (DEBN30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Bronze without repainting risk. See the full Elusive Morel swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Khaki Bronze. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Khaki Bronze is Buff (NO. 20) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Khaki Bronze is Hopedale Beige (H121) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Khaki Bronze is Village Crier (0190) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
At Rodda, the closest color to Khaki Bronze is Hemp (CA149) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hemp swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Khaki Bronze. The nearest is Sandstone (C2-891) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandstone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
Portola Paints's nearest match is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Bronze without repainting risk. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Khaki Bronze. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
At Backdrop, the closest color to Khaki Bronze is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Khaki Bronze
At Kompozit, the closest color to Khaki Bronze is Village Crier (0190) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Village Crier swatch →