Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Machine Green |
| SKU | PPG1218-6 |
| Hex | #A6A23F |
| RGB | 166, 162, 63 |
| HSL | 58°, 45%, 45% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Glidden Machine Green
Machine Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Machine Green 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 Machine Green 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 #A6A23F in HSL space. Pair Machine Green 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 Machine Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Machine Green 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 PPG1218-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Machine Green
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Machine Green — the nearest deck color, Overt Green (SW 6718), is clearly different (ΔE 6.18). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1218-6 instead. See the full Overt Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Machine Green
Behr's nearest match is Spring Moss (390D-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Machine Green without repainting risk. See the full Spring Moss swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Machine Green
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Machine Green is Olive Tree (392) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Tree swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Machine Green
Valspar's nearest match is Friendly Frog (P020), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.8 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Machine Green without repainting risk. See the full Friendly Frog swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Machine Green
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Machine Green is Machine Green (PPG1218-6). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Machine Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Machine Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Machine Green
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Machine Green — the nearest deck color, Chalky Quince (222-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.63). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1218-6 instead. See the full Chalky Quince swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Machine Green
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Machine Green — the nearest deck color, Venomous (HGSW 1232), is clearly different (ΔE 5.63). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1218-6 instead. See the full Venomous swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Machine Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Machine Green is Martian (DE5475) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Martian swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Machine Green
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Machine Green — the nearest deck color, Countryside (JG-52), is clearly different (ΔE 13.41). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1218-6 instead. See the full Countryside swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Machine Green
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Machine Green — the nearest deck color, Yeabridge Green (NO. 287), is clearly different (ΔE 11.81). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1218-6 instead. See the full Yeabridge Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Machine Green
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Machine Green is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Machine Green
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Machine Green is The Goods (0794) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Goods swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Machine Green
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Machine Green — the nearest deck color, Bronzite (R053), is clearly different (ΔE 12.24). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1218-6 instead. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Machine Green
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Machine Green — the nearest deck color, Serengeti (C2-648), is clearly different (ΔE 7.29). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1218-6 instead. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Machine Green
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Machine Green — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 11.73). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1218-6 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Machine Green
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Machine Green — the nearest deck color, Boondocks (BOONDOCKS), is clearly different (ΔE 16.68). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1218-6 instead. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Machine Green
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Machine Green. The nearest is Firle (FIRLE) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Firle swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Machine Green
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Machine Green — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 17.13). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1218-6 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Machine Green
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Machine Green — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 16.11). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1218-6 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Machine Green
At Kompozit, the closest color to Machine Green is The Goods (0794) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Goods swatch →