Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Mesmerize |
| SKU | PPG1030-5 |
| Hex | #8E9074 |
| RGB | 142, 144, 116 |
| HSL | 64°, 11%, 51% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Mesmerize
Mesmerize sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Mesmerize is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray 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 Mesmerize 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 #8E9074 in HSL space. Pair Mesmerize 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 Mesmerize Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mesmerize 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 PPG1030-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mesmerize
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Mesmerize — the nearest deck color, Bunglehouse Gray (SW 2845), is clearly different (ΔE 6.7). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-5 instead. See the full Bunglehouse Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mesmerize
At Behr, the closest color to Mesmerize is Twig Basket (740D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twig Basket swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mesmerize
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Wethersfield Moss (HC-110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mesmerize without repainting risk. See the full Wethersfield Moss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mesmerize
The closest Valspar equivalent of Mesmerize is Blanched Thyme (6001-4A). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.9 vs 27). If Valspar is your counter, order Blanched Thyme and you'll get the same color. See the full Blanched Thyme swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mesmerize
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Mesmerize is Mesmerize (PPG1030-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mesmerize and you'll get the same color. See the full Mesmerize swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mesmerize
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Mesmerize — the nearest deck color, Stone Cottage (421-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.7). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-5 instead. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mesmerize
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Mesmerize — the nearest deck color, Lodgepole Pine (HGSW 3213), is clearly different (ΔE 9.25). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-5 instead. See the full Lodgepole Pine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mesmerize
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mesmerize is Desert Sage (DET505) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Sage swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mesmerize
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Mesmerize. The nearest is Garden Party (JG-53) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mesmerize
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Olive (NO. 13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mesmerize without repainting risk. See the full Olive swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mesmerize
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mesmerize is Fern Gully (0436) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fern Gully swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mesmerize
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mesmerize is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mesmerize
Rodda has no exact twin of Mesmerize. The nearest is Willow (CA171) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Willow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mesmerize
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Mesmerize — the nearest deck color, Parador (C2-922), is clearly different (ΔE 6.7). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-5 instead. See the full Parador swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mesmerize
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Mesmerize — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 9.1). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-5 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mesmerize
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Mesmerize — the nearest deck color, Bond Street (BOND STREET), is clearly different (ΔE 5.7). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-5 instead. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mesmerize
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Mesmerize — the nearest deck color, Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 6.59). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-5 instead. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mesmerize
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mesmerize — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 7.75). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-5 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Mesmerize
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Mesmerize — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 7.22). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1030-5 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mesmerize
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mesmerize is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →