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GLIDDEN · PPG12-31

Glidden Neutral Beige#DFCCA6 · LRV 62

Neutral Beige reads as a red-orange / warm — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden PPG12-31 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN NEUTRAL BEIGE
RGB 223, 204, 166 LRV 62

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Neutral Beige
SKU PPG12-31
Hex #DFCCA6
RGB 223, 204, 166
HSL 40°, 47%, 76%
LRV 62
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Neutral

About Glidden Neutral Beige

At LRV 62, Neutral Beige is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Neutral Beige is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. 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 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 neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.97
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7698 · #DBC8A2 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 59
SW 6407 · #DDCDA6 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 62
SW 6127 · #E4CEAC · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 64
SW 7688 · #E1CDAE · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 63
SW 7691 · #E3C9A1 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 61

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.58
All neutral at Behr →
PPU7-19 · #E0C9A2 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 60
320E-3 · #DECA9E · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 60
UL150-6 · #E5CDA9 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 63
PPU8-11 · #DCCC9F · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 61
MQ3-44 · #E0CAAB · ΔE 3 · LRV 61

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.41
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
HC-35 · #DECCA7 · ΔE 0.41 · LRV 62
HC-24 · #DDCCA7 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 60
248 · #DECEA6 · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 60
HC-29 · #DECEA6 · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 60
ES-70 · #E5CBA8 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 62

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All neutral at Valspar →
3008-8B · #DCCAA2 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 60.2
M138 · #E4D1AC · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 65
T540 · #E0D0B0 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 64.3
6008-3B · #D9C9AB · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 59.6
6007-5B · #DBD1A4 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 63.4

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.37
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG12-31 · #DECBA6 · ΔE 0.37 · LRV 61
PPG1105-4 · #E1CEA5 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 63
PPG1093-3 · #E1CBA6 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 61
PPG1100-3 · #DACBA9 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 60
PPG1099-3 · #DACEAC · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 62

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
320-2DB · #DDCDA6 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 62
320-1DB · #E0CFAD · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 64
216-1DB · #E4CEAC · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 64
318-3DB · #E7CDA7 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 64
321-2DB · #DCD0AA · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 63
HGSW 2217 · #DDCDA6 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 62
HGSW 6407 · #DDCDA6 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 62
HGSW 2177 · #E4CEAC · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 64
HGSW 3166 · #E1CDAE · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 63
HGSW 7688 · #E1CDAE · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 63

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.17
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET655 · #E3CFAB · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 63
DE6185 · #DACBA7 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 56
DE6178 · #E1CEAD · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 59
DEFD24 · #E7CDA4 · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 62
DE6150 · #E3CBA8 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 58

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.96
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-105 · #D7CEAB · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 62
JG-42 · #EFD3A2 · ΔE 4 · LRV 68
JG-156 · #D3C9B7 · ΔE 6.58 · LRV 59
JG-104 · #D1C8B8 · ΔE 7.37 · LRV 58
JG-24 · #E4CDC0 · ΔE 10.64 · LRV 64

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.6
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 44 · #DFCDA6 · ΔE 0.6 · LRV 62
NO. 9907 · #DEC7A5 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 59
NO. 8 · #D8CBAE · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 60
Hay
NO. 37 · #DFC795 · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 59
NO. 9901 · #E1D0B8 · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 65

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.75
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0288 · #DDCAA6 · ΔE 0.75 · LRV 60
0308 · #E0CFA9 · ΔE 1.02 · LRV 63
0265 · #E0CDAE · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 63
0322 · #DACDAA · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 61
0252 · #E3CAA8 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 61

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.75
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0308 · #E2CEA6 · ΔE 0.75 · LRV 62
0288 · #DEC8A3 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 58
0315 · #DDCCAC · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 61
0322 · #DACCA8 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 60
0265 · #E0CAAA · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 61

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.18
All neutral at Rodda →
CA134 · #DBC9AD · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 60
CA135 · #DDCCB1 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 62
CA123 · #DEC8AA · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 60
CA110 · #E3CCAE · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 62
CA116 · #E6CAA9 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 62

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.9
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-639 · #DECEA4 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 62
C2-641 · #DACDA9 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 61
C2-862 · #E1C9A5 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 60
C2-640 · #E2D0A2 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 64
BD65 · #DFCFA2 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 63

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.77
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-22 · #EED6A5 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 69
PNT100-LT-21 · #DED3C1 · ΔE 6.67 · LRV 66
PNT100-MD-63 · #D1D0A6 · ΔE 7.32 · LRV 61
PNT100-LT-70 · #C9CDB9 · ΔE 10.38 · LRV 60
PNT100-LT-60 · #DEC4B8 · ΔE 11.93 · LRV 58
EL MATADOR · #DBC6A9 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 58
ANTIGUA · #DAC2A4 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 56
LA CONCHITA · #DBC3AA · ΔE 5.99 · LRV 57
FIGUEROA · #D5D0C4 · ΔE 9.22 · LRV 63
ANGEL'S LANDING · #DEBEA9 · ΔE 10.08 · LRV 55

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.71
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 60
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 6.63 · LRV 47
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 11.53 · LRV 52
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 14.92 · LRV 49
PALOMA · #BFB5B3 · ΔE 15.04 · LRV 47

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.21
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 6.21 · LRV 73
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 7.31 · LRV 65
BD-EA · #E5C580 · ΔE 7.52 · LRV 60
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 10.47 · LRV 60
BD-BG · #E5BEB0 · ΔE 14.49 · LRV 53

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.99
All neutral at Rust-Oleum →
398641 · #E2D7B0 · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 68
329598 · #FBF6E0 · ΔE 11.2 · LRV 92
285142 · #E2CDCC · ΔE 16.23 · LRV 64
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 18.2 · LRV 48
285139 · #ACCECD · ΔE 21.48 · LRV 57

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.75
All neutral at Kompozit →
0308 · #E2CEA6 · ΔE 0.75 · LRV 63
0288 · #DEC8A3 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 59
0315 · #DDCCAC · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 62
0322 · #DACCA8 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 61
0265 · #E0CAAA · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 61

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

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

PPG1093-3 · LRV 62
30YY 60/205 · LRV 60
PPG1096-3 · LRV 60
PPG1099-3 · LRV 62
PPG1100-3 · LRV 60
PPG1105-4 · LRV 63

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #DFCCA6 in HSL space. Pair Neutral Beige with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#DFCCA6 + #A6B9DF
TRIADIC
#DFCCA6 · #A6DFCC · #CCA6DF
ANALOGOUS
#DFAFA6 · #DFCCA6 · #D5DFA6

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.58:1 fail
Sample text on black
13.33:1 AAA

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

Glidden Neutral Beige Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Neutral Beige 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 PPG12-31 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Neutral Beige

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ancestral Gold (SW 6407), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Neutral Beige without repainting risk. See the full Ancestral Gold swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Neutral Beige

Behr's nearest match is Crepe (PPU7-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly darker (LRV 60 vs 62) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Neutral Beige without repainting risk. See the full Crepe swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Neutral Beige

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Neutral Beige is Powell Buff (HC-35). At ΔE 0.41 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Powell Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Powell Buff swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Neutral Beige

The closest Valspar equivalent of Neutral Beige is Ancient Scroll (3008-8B). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 60.2 vs 62). If Valspar is your counter, order Ancient Scroll and you'll get the same color. See the full Ancient Scroll swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Neutral Beige

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Neutral Beige is Neutral Beige (PPG12-31). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 62). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Neutral Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Neutral Beige swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Neutral Beige

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Eccentric Ecru (320-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Neutral Beige without repainting risk. See the full Eccentric Ecru swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Neutral Beige

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ancestral Gold (HGSW 2217), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Neutral Beige without repainting risk. See the full Ancestral Gold swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Neutral Beige

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Neutral Beige is Gourmet Honey (DE6150) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 58 vs 62) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gourmet Honey swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Neutral Beige

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Neutral Beige. The nearest is Tapestry Thread (JG-105) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tapestry Thread swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Neutral Beige

The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Neutral Beige is Cream (NO. 44). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Cream and you'll get the same color. See the full Cream swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Neutral Beige

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Neutral Beige is Golden Buff (0288). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 60 vs 62). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Golden Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Buff swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Neutral Beige

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Neutral Beige is Coconut Crumble (0308). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Coconut Crumble and you'll get the same color. See the full Coconut Crumble swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Neutral Beige

Rodda has no exact twin of Neutral Beige. The nearest is Birch (CA110) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Birch swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Neutral Beige

C2 Paint's nearest match is Epernay (C2-639), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Neutral Beige without repainting risk. See the full Epernay swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Neutral Beige

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Neutral Beige — the nearest deck color, High Vibe (PNT100-MD-63), is clearly different (ΔE 7.32). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG12-31 instead. See the full High Vibe swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Neutral Beige

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Neutral Beige. The nearest is El Matador (EL MATADOR) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 58 vs 62). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full El Matador swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Neutral Beige

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Neutral Beige is Old Ochre (OLD OCHRE) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 60 vs 62) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Old Ochre swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Neutral Beige

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Neutral Beige — the nearest deck color, August (BD-AU), is clearly different (ΔE 10.47). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG12-31 instead. See the full August swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Neutral Beige

Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Neutral Beige. The nearest is Sandstone (398641) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 68 vs 62). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandstone swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Neutral Beige

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Neutral Beige is Coconut Crumble (0308). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 62). If Kompozit is your counter, order Coconut Crumble and you'll get the same color. See the full Coconut Crumble swatch →

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