Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Molasses |
| SKU | PPG1079-7 |
| Hex | #74563D |
| RGB | 116, 86, 61 |
| HSL | 27°, 31%, 35% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Glidden Molasses
With an LRV of 11, Molasses is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Molasses works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm 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 brown 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 Molasses 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 #74563D in HSL space. Pair Molasses 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 Molasses Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Molasses 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 PPG1079-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Molasses
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Molasses is Coconut Husk (SW 6111) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coconut Husk swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Molasses
Behr's nearest match is Clockworks (MQ2-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Molasses without repainting risk. See the full Clockworks swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Molasses
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Kona (AF-165), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Molasses without repainting risk. See the full Kona swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Molasses
At Valspar, the closest color to Molasses is Château Mantle (V085-6) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10.5 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Château Mantle swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Molasses
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Molasses is Molasses (PPG1079-7). 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 11 vs 11). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Molasses and you'll get the same color. See the full Molasses swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Molasses
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Molasses is Olde Metal (414-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olde Metal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Molasses
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Molasses is Hawkeye Brown (HGSW 3141) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hawkeye Brown swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Molasses
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Molasses. The nearest is Briar (DEC712) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Briar swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Molasses
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Molasses — the nearest deck color, Mosswood (JG-168), is clearly different (ΔE 10.1). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1079-7 instead. See the full Mosswood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Molasses
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Molasses — the nearest deck color, Etruscan Red (NO. 56), is clearly different (ΔE 9.13). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1079-7 instead. See the full Etruscan Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Molasses
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Molasses — the nearest deck color, Coffee Shop (0151), is clearly different (ΔE 5.36). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1079-7 instead. See the full Coffee Shop swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Molasses
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Molasses. The nearest is Brownstone (H0133) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brownstone swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Molasses
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Molasses — the nearest deck color, Fondue (CA072), is clearly different (ΔE 5.54). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1079-7 instead. See the full Fondue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Molasses
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Molasses — the nearest deck color, Brunette (C2-597), is clearly different (ΔE 5.27). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1079-7 instead. See the full Brunette swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Molasses
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Molasses — the nearest deck color, Vintage (PNT100-DP-67), is clearly different (ΔE 13.32). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1079-7 instead. See the full Vintage swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Molasses
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Molasses is Cigarro (CIGARRO) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cigarro swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Molasses
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Molasses — the nearest deck color, Primer Red (PRIMER RED), is clearly different (ΔE 11.34). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1079-7 instead. See the full Primer Red swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Molasses
At Backdrop, the closest color to Molasses is Buenos Aires (BD-BA) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Molasses
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Molasses — the nearest deck color, Rainforest Green (391445), is clearly different (ΔE 25.47). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1079-7 instead. See the full Rainforest Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Molasses
At Kompozit, the closest color to Molasses is Alpha Male (0193) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alpha Male swatch →