Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Loveliest Leaves |
| SKU | PPG1116-6 |
| Hex | #A69A5C |
| RGB | 166, 154, 92 |
| HSL | 50°, 29%, 51% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Glidden Loveliest Leaves
Loveliest Leaves 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 yellow 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.
Loveliest Leaves is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
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 yellow 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 Loveliest Leaves 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 #A69A5C in HSL space. Pair Loveliest Leaves 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 Loveliest Leaves Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Loveliest Leaves 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 PPG1116-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Loveliest Leaves — the nearest deck color, Edgy Gold (SW 6409), is clearly different (ΔE 5.13). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1116-6 instead. See the full Edgy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Behr has no exact twin of Loveliest Leaves. The nearest is Tapestry Gold (BNC-15) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tapestry Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Loveliest Leaves is Fresh Olive (2149-30) — very close at ΔE 3.49, 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 Fresh Olive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Valspar's nearest match is Acacia Tree (T510), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.9 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Loveliest Leaves without repainting risk. See the full Acacia Tree swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Loveliest Leaves is Loveliest Leaves (PPG1116-6). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Loveliest Leaves and you'll get the same color. See the full Loveliest Leaves swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Loveliest Leaves — the nearest deck color, Foliage (224-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.11). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1116-6 instead. See the full Foliage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Loveliest Leaves — the nearest deck color, Olivine Crystal (HGSW 2214), is clearly different (ΔE 5.13). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1116-6 instead. See the full Olivine Crystal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Loveliest Leaves is Organic Matter (DE5509) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Organic Matter swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Loveliest Leaves — the nearest deck color, Countryside (JG-52), is clearly different (ΔE 7.84). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1116-6 instead. See the full Countryside swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Loveliest Leaves — the nearest deck color, Yeabridge Green (NO. 287), is clearly different (ΔE 9.31). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1116-6 instead. See the full Yeabridge Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Loveliest Leaves. The nearest is Rain Boots (0802) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Loveliest Leaves is Shiny Gold (0388) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Loveliest Leaves — the nearest deck color, Bronzite (R053), is clearly different (ΔE 9.17). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1116-6 instead. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Loveliest Leaves. The nearest is Serengeti (C2-648) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Loveliest Leaves — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 8.11). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1116-6 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Loveliest Leaves — the nearest deck color, Bandelier (BANDELIER), is clearly different (ΔE 14.86). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1116-6 instead. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Loveliest Leaves — the nearest deck color, Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 6.14). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1116-6 instead. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Loveliest Leaves — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 13.25). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1116-6 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Loveliest Leaves — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 11.74). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1116-6 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
At Kompozit, the closest color to Loveliest Leaves is Shiny Gold (0388) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →