Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Pollination |
| SKU | PPG1215-7 |
| Hex | #B8A02A |
| RGB | 184, 160, 42 |
| HSL | 50°, 63%, 44% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Glidden Pollination
Pollination sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Pollination is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
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 yellow 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 Pollination 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 #B8A02A in HSL space. Pair Pollination 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 Pollination Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pollination 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 PPG1215-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pollination
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Pollination — the nearest deck color, Crispy Gold (SW 6699), is clearly different (ΔE 6.64). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1215-7 instead. See the full Crispy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pollination
The closest Behr equivalent of Pollination is Tangy Green (M320-6). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order Tangy Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Tangy Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pollination
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pollination is Spice Market (CSP-925) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spice Market swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pollination
Valspar's nearest match is Verde (8001-26F), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Pollination without repainting risk. See the full Verde swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pollination
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Pollination is Pollination (PPG1215-7). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Pollination and you'll get the same color. See the full Pollination swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pollination
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Pollination — the nearest deck color, Mystic Yellow (219-7DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.64). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1215-7 instead. See the full Mystic Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pollination
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Pollination — the nearest deck color, Dashing Gold (HGSW 1212), is clearly different (ΔE 6.64). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1215-7 instead. See the full Dashing Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pollination
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pickle Juice (DE5468), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Pollination without repainting risk. See the full Pickle Juice swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pollination
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pollination — the nearest deck color, Bright Days (JG-45), is clearly different (ΔE 10.05). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1215-7 instead. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pollination
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Pollination — the nearest deck color, India Yellow (NO. 66), is clearly different (ΔE 10.62). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1215-7 instead. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pollination
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Pollination. The nearest is Hair Ribbon (0809) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hair Ribbon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pollination
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Pollination. The nearest is Hair Ribbon (0809) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hair Ribbon swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pollination
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Pollination — the nearest deck color, Bronzite (R053), is clearly different (ΔE 8.53). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1215-7 instead. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pollination
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Pollination — the nearest deck color, Curry (C2-649), is clearly different (ΔE 5.96). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1215-7 instead. See the full Curry swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pollination
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pollination — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 11.19). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1215-7 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pollination
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Pollination — the nearest deck color, Bandelier (BANDELIER), is clearly different (ΔE 18.29). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1215-7 instead. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Pollination
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Pollination — the nearest deck color, Firle (FIRLE), is clearly different (ΔE 9.6). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1215-7 instead. See the full Firle swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pollination
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pollination — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 18.61). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1215-7 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Pollination
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Pollination — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 21.54). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1215-7 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pollination
Kompozit has no exact twin of Pollination. The nearest is Hair Ribbon (0809) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hair Ribbon swatch →