Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Momentum |
| SKU | PPG1028-6 |
| Hex | #746F5C |
| RGB | 116, 111, 92 |
| HSL | 48°, 12%, 41% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Momentum
With an LRV of 16, Momentum is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Momentum works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 Momentum 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 #746F5C in HSL space. Pair Momentum 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 Momentum Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Momentum 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 PPG1028-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Momentum
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sage Green Light (SW 2851), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Momentum without repainting risk. See the full Sage Green Light swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Momentum
At Behr, the closest color to Momentum is Mudslide (BXC-05) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mudslide swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Momentum
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Momentum. The nearest is Woodcliff Lake (980) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Woodcliff Lake swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Momentum
At Valspar, the closest color to Momentum is Secret Mission (V145-5) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.7 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Mission swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Momentum
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Momentum is Momentum (PPG1028-6). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Momentum and you'll get the same color. See the full Momentum swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Momentum
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Momentum is Hammlet Hill (423-5DB). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Hammlet Hill and you'll get the same color. See the full Hammlet Hill swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Momentum
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Momentum is Cocoon (HGSW 3222) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cocoon swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Momentum
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Momentum. The nearest is Smoked Oak Brown (DEBN76) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoked Oak Brown swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Momentum
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Momentum. The nearest is Estate (JG-159) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Estate swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Momentum
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Momentum. The nearest is Pantalon (NO. 221) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pantalon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Momentum
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Candle Wax (0374), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Momentum without repainting risk. See the full Candle Wax swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Momentum
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Momentum — the nearest deck color, Portobello (H0129), is clearly different (ΔE 6.21). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1028-6 instead. See the full Portobello swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Momentum
At Rodda, the closest color to Momentum is Bronze Lantern (R047) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronze Lantern swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Momentum
C2 Paint's nearest match is Lounge Lizard (C2-903), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Momentum without repainting risk. See the full Lounge Lizard swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Momentum
Clare has no exact twin of Momentum. The nearest is Field Trip (PNT100-DP-66) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Field Trip swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Momentum
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Momentum — the nearest deck color, Cigarro (CIGARRO), is clearly different (ΔE 11.81). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1028-6 instead. See the full Cigarro swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Momentum
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Momentum — the nearest deck color, Olive (OLIVE), is clearly different (ΔE 5.23). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1028-6 instead. See the full Olive swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Momentum
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Momentum — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 6.8). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1028-6 instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Momentum
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Momentum — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 24.71). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1028-6 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Momentum
Kompozit has no exact twin of Momentum. The nearest is River God (0450) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full River God swatch →