Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Mercurial |
| SKU | PPG1006-4 |
| Hex | #B6B0A9 |
| RGB | 182, 176, 169 |
| HSL | 32°, 8%, 69% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Mercurial
Mercurial sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Mercurial 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 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 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Mercurial 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 #B6B0A9 in HSL space. Pair Mercurial 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 Mercurial Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mercurial 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 PPG1006-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mercurial
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mercurial is Allegory (SW 9553) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Allegory swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mercurial
Behr's nearest match is Park Avenue (MQ2-55), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mercurial without repainting risk. See the full Park Avenue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mercurial
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Mercurial is Stone Harbor (2111-50). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Stone Harbor and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Harbor swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mercurial
At Valspar, the closest color to Mercurial is Winter Calm (4001-1B) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Calm swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mercurial
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Mercurial is Mercurial (PPG1006-4). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mercurial and you'll get the same color. See the full Mercurial swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mercurial
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sultry Gray (442-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mercurial without repainting risk. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mercurial
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Requisite Gray (HGSW 2466), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mercurial without repainting risk. See the full Requisite Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mercurial
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Throwing Shade (DEGR45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mercurial without repainting risk. See the full Throwing Shade swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mercurial
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Mercurial is Cupola (JG-14) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cupola swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mercurial
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Dove Tale (NO. 267), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mercurial without repainting risk. See the full Dove Tale swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mercurial
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mercurial is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mercurial
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mercurial is Praise Giving (0540) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Praise Giving swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mercurial
The closest Rodda equivalent of Mercurial is Putty (CA073). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Rodda is your counter, order Putty and you'll get the same color. See the full Putty swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mercurial
C2 Paint's nearest match is Tailored (C2-958), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mercurial without repainting risk. See the full Tailored swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mercurial
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Mercurial — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 8.24). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1006-4 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mercurial
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Mercurial. The nearest is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mercurial
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Mercurial. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mercurial
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mercurial — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 10.86). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1006-4 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Mercurial
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Mercurial — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 7.14). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1006-4 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mercurial
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mercurial is Praise Giving (0540) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Praise Giving swatch →