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GLIDDEN · PPG1030-3

Glidden Mellow Mood#B1B7A1 · LRV 46

Mellow Mood reads as a green / cool — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden PPG1030-3 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN MELLOW MOOD
RGB 177, 183, 161 LRV 46

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Mellow Mood
SKU PPG1030-3
Hex #B1B7A1
RGB 177, 183, 161
HSL 76°, 13%, 67%
LRV 46
Undertone green / cool
Family Green

About Glidden Mellow Mood

Mellow Mood sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.

Mellow Mood is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.

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 green from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.17
All green at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 66 · #ACB19F · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 43
SW 2852 · #B1B695 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 45
SW 9653 · #AAB4A7 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 44
SW 2825 · #AEBEA6 · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 49
SW 49 · #B8B2A2 · ΔE 6.49 · LRV 45

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.97
All green at Behr →
PPU11-09 · #B0B5A1 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 45
PPU11-9 · #B0B5A1 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 45
ICC-56 · #B0B7A8 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 46
790D-4 · #ADBAA9 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 47
QE-34 · #B8B6A1 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 46

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.36
All green at Benjamin Moore →
HC-114 · #B1B7A2 · ΔE 0.36 · LRV 45
AF-455 · #B2B69F · ΔE 0.9 · LRV 45
ES-43 · #ADB5A2 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 45
HC-139 · #B0BAA4 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 47
1495 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 47

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.61
All green at Valspar →
T628 · #B7BAA3 · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 47.9
T626 · #AFB9A8 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 46.6
T677 · #B7B8A6 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 47.1
M208 · #ADBBAD · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 47.5
T690 · #BCB5A2 · ΔE 6.37 · LRV 46.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.76
All green at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1030-3 · #B0B6A2 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 45
PPG1124-4 · #B2B9A5 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 47
PPG1127-4 · #AAB39F · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 43
PPG1028-3 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 47
PPG1027-3 · #BEB9A2 · ΔE 5.05 · LRV 48

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.2
All green at Dutch Boy →
424-2DB · #AFB5A2 · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 45
326-3DB · #B4BA9E · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 47
327-3DB · #ADB69A · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 45
422-3DB · #BCBAAB · ΔE 5.03 · LRV 49
425-3DB · #ADB1A7 · ΔE 5.11 · LRV 43
HGSW 3246 · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 49
HGSW 6177 · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 49
HGSW 3276 · #B6B5AB · ΔE 6.17 · LRV 46
HGSW 6198 · #B6B5AB · ΔE 6.17 · LRV 46
HGSW 7727 · #B9B292 · ΔE 6.28 · LRV 45

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All green at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6263 · #B1B6A3 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 42
DEC780 · #B6BAA4 · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 45
DE6270 · #B5B8A8 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 44
DE6256 · #B6B5A0 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 43
DE6284 · #ACB7A8 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 42

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.4
All green at Magnolia Home →
JG-59 · #ADB5A5 · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 45
JG-46 · #B3B9AA · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 47
JG-51 · #AFB196 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 43
JG-68 · #A8B4A6 · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 44
JG-63 · #AFBCAF · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 48

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All green at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 234 · #BABBA5 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 49
NO. 91 · #AEB2A4 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 44
NO. 18 · #B0AF9B · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 42
NO. 75 · #B8B497 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 45
NO. 84 · #ADBDB2 · ΔE 5.73 · LRV 48

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.13
All green at Diamond Vogel →
H073 · #B0B8AA · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 46
0456 · #ACB8AA · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 46
0441 · #B0B7AE · ΔE 5.2 · LRV 46
0463 · #AAB7AE · ΔE 5.68 · LRV 45
0204 · #BBB2A5 · ΔE 8.86 · LRV 45

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.64
All green at Hirshfield's →
H0073 · #B0B9AC · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 47
0456 · #A5B3A5 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 45
0441 · #ACB4AC · ΔE 5.67 · LRV 45
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 6.25 · LRV 47
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 8.15 · LRV 46

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.58
All green at Rodda →
CA170 · #B1B29E · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 44
R056 · #B4B29D · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 44
CA177 · #B4B8AB · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 47
CA157 · #B3B2A1 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 44
CA158 · #B6B39F · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 45

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All green at C2 Paint →
C2-684 · #B1BAA4 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 47
C2-686 · #B1B699 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 45
C2-668 · #B6B294 · ΔE 4.96 · LRV 44
Vex
C2-927 · #B9B5A6 · ΔE 5.73 · LRV 46
C2-909 · #BFB5A1 · ΔE 7.77 · LRV 47

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All green at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 47
PNT100-MD-49 · #ABBD9F · ΔE 5.13 · LRV 48
PNT100-MD-43 · #9AB0AB · ΔE 9.15 · LRV 41
PNT100-DP-50 · #93B697 · ΔE 9.69 · LRV 42
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 12.1 · LRV 49

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.33
All green at Portola Paints →
ABERDEEN · #B2B4AA · ΔE 5.33 · LRV 45
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 6.23 · LRV 47
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 6.75 · LRV 46
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 7.02 · LRV 47
SIMMER DOWN · #BAB3B6 · ΔE 15.21 · LRV 46

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.99
All green at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 52
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 9.08 · LRV 48
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 10.13 · LRV 47
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 10.16 · LRV 49
PALOMA · #BFB5B3 · ΔE 13.9 · LRV 47

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.48
All green at Backdrop →
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 35
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 6.61 · LRV 38
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 13.03 · LRV 41
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 18.22 · LRV 51
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 25.66 · LRV 38

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.73
All green at Rust-Oleum →
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 38
371675 · #8CA8A9 · ΔE 12.98 · LRV 36
285139 · #ACCECD · ΔE 13.14 · LRV 57
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 13.17 · LRV 48
285142 · #E2CDCC · ΔE 20.19 · LRV 64

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.47
All green at Kompozit →
0456 · #A5B3A5 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 43
0408 · #B5B790 · ΔE 5.5 · LRV 46
0441 · #ACB4AC · ΔE 5.67 · LRV 44
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 6.25 · LRV 47
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 8.15 · LRV 47

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

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

10GY 45/126 · LRV 45
90YY 75/120 · LRV 75
90YY 46/148 · LRV 46
PPG1028-3 · LRV 47
60YY 44/110 · LRV 44
PPG1127-4 · LRV 43

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B1B7A1 in HSL space. Pair Mellow Mood with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B1B7A1 + #A7A1B7
TRIADIC
#B1B7A1 · #A1B1B7 · #B7A1B1
ANALOGOUS
#B7B2A1 · #B1B7A1 · #A6B7A1

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.07:1 fail
Sample text on black
10.16:1 AAA

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

Glidden Mellow Mood Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Mellow Mood 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 PPG1030-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mellow Mood

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mellow Mood. The nearest is Plymouth Green (SW 2852) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plymouth Green swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Mellow Mood

The closest Behr equivalent of Mellow Mood is Environmental (PPU11-09). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Environmental and you'll get the same color. See the full Environmental swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mellow Mood

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Mellow Mood is Saybrook Sage (HC-114). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Saybrook Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Saybrook Sage swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Mellow Mood

At Valspar, the closest color to Mellow Mood is Fanfare (T626) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.6 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fanfare swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mellow Mood

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Mellow Mood is Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mellow Mood and you'll get the same color. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mellow Mood

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Foggy Gray (424-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mellow Mood without repainting risk. See the full Foggy Gray swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mellow Mood

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Mellow Mood — the nearest deck color, Phantom Forest (HGSW 3276), is clearly different (ΔE 6.17). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-3 instead. See the full Phantom Forest swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mellow Mood

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pistachio Shell (DE6263), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mellow Mood without repainting risk. See the full Pistachio Shell swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mellow Mood

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Mellow Mood is Early Riser (JG-59) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Early Riser swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mellow Mood

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mellow Mood. The nearest is Ball Green (NO. 75) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ball Green swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mellow Mood

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mellow Mood is Dewkissed Rain (H073) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dewkissed Rain swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mellow Mood

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mellow Mood. The nearest is Morning Dew (H0073) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morning Dew swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Mellow Mood

Rodda has no exact twin of Mellow Mood. The nearest is Celadon (CA158) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Celadon swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Mellow Mood

C2 Paint's nearest match is Balsam (C2-684), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mellow Mood without repainting risk. See the full Balsam swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Mellow Mood

Clare's nearest match is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mellow Mood without repainting risk. See the full Money Moves swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Mellow Mood

Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Mellow Mood — the nearest deck color, Sevilla (SEVILLA), is clearly different (ΔE 6.23). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-3 instead. See the full Sevilla swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mellow Mood

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Mellow Mood — the nearest deck color, Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 9.08). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-3 instead. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Mellow Mood

At Backdrop, the closest color to Mellow Mood is Le Freak (BD-LF) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 35 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Le Freak swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Mellow Mood

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Mellow Mood — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 13.17). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-3 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Mellow Mood

Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Mellow Mood — the nearest deck color, Slate Stone (0441), is clearly different (ΔE 5.67). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-3 instead. See the full Slate Stone swatch →

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