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GLIDDEN · PPG1121-4

Glidden Quaking Grass#BBC6A4 · LRV 54

Quaking Grass reads as a green / cool — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden PPG1121-4 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN QUAKING GRASS
RGB 187, 198, 164 LRV 54

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Quaking Grass
SKU PPG1121-4
Hex #BBC6A4
RGB 187, 198, 164
HSL 79°, 23%, 71%
LRV 54
Undertone green / cool
Family Green

About Glidden Quaking Grass

At LRV 54, Quaking Grass is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its green 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.

Quaking Grass 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. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.

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 green from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.75
All green at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9673 · #C2CCAC · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 58
SW 7747 · #BDC0A0 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 51
SW 6443 · #B3CBAA · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 55
SW 6450 · #ACC2A8 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 50
SW 6422 · #CBC99D · ΔE 5.53 · LRV 57

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.59
All green at Behr →
780D-4 · #BAC4A7 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 53
PPU10-08 · #C0C6A9 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 54
PPU10-8 · #C0C6A9 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 54
MQ6-50 · #C1C6AA · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 55
400F-4 · #B7CAA2 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 55

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.25
All green at Benjamin Moore →
480 · #B9C2A2 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 51
HC-119 · #BFCBAD · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 57
501 · #C3C6A4 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 53
443 · #BAC9B4 · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 56
AF-415 · #C5C397 · ΔE 5.42 · LRV 53

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.98
All green at Valspar →
V061-2 · #BBCBAA · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 56
M236 · #BDCBB0 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 56.8
V059-3 · #C3C89D · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 55.6
M301 · #BDC8B1 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 55.3
5006-3B · #BCC5B1 · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 53.6

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.7
All green at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1121-4 · #BBC5A5 · ΔE 0.7 · LRV 53
PPG1115-4 · #C2C5A5 · ΔE 3 · LRV 54
PPG1126-4 · #BFC2AD · ΔE 5.3 · LRV 53
PPG1030-2 · #C2C6B2 · ΔE 5.42 · LRV 55
PPG1113-3 · #C5C1A3 · ΔE 6.04 · LRV 53

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All green at Dutch Boy →
325-2DB · #BBC19F · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 51
227-2DB · #C0C69E · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 54
324-2DB · #C0C09C · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 51
328-3DB · #ACC3A5 · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 51
328-2DB · #BECBB6 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 57
HGSW 7747 · #BDC0A0 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 51
HGSW 2266 · #B3CBAA · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 55
HGSW 6443 · #B3CBAA · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 55
HGSW 2276 · #ACC2A8 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 50
HGSW 6450 · #ACC2A8 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 50

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.78
All green at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5535 · #BCC09E · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 47
DE5528 · #C7C7A1 · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 51
DE5619 · #B3CDAC · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 52
DE5611 · #B1CDAC · ΔE 5.22 · LRV 52
DEC775 · #C7C4A5 · ΔE 5.5 · LRV 50

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.16
All green at Magnolia Home →
JG-50 · #C3C198 · ΔE 5.16 · LRV 52
JG-48 · #C2BFA2 · ΔE 5.8 · LRV 51
JG-56 · #BEC3B2 · ΔE 6.2 · LRV 53
JG-06 · #B9BFB5 · ΔE 8.87 · LRV 51
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 12.37 · LRV 50

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.35
All green at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 32 · #C4C6A5 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 55
NO. 15 · #C6C0AA · ΔE 8.35 · LRV 53
NO. 10 · #C7BDA4 · ΔE 9.6 · LRV 51
NO. 4 · #C7BFAB · ΔE 9.78 · LRV 52
NO. 9 · #CDC0A0 · ΔE 9.81 · LRV 53

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All green at Diamond Vogel →
0750 · #BFC9A7 · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 56
0407 · #C4C7A6 · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 55
0743 · #B1C6AA · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 53
0427 · #BDC5AF · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 54
0378 · #CAC4AC · ΔE 7.91 · LRV 55

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.37
All green at Hirshfield's →
0750 · #BCC7A4 · ΔE 0.37 · LRV 54
0407 · #C0C4A2 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 53
0434 · #C0CBB1 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 57
0427 · #BBC3AD · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 52
0743 · #ADC3A7 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 51

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.34
All green at Rodda →
CA175 · #BCBFAD · ΔE 6.34 · LRV 51
CA159 · #CDC6A9 · ΔE 7.54 · LRV 56
CA146 · #CEC5A1 · ΔE 7.75 · LRV 56
CA152 · #C9C5B1 · ΔE 8.03 · LRV 55
CA145 · #CBC1AB · ΔE 10.21 · LRV 54

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.16
All green at C2 Paint →
C2-687 · #C6C8B1 · ΔE 5.16 · LRV 56
C2-670 · #C9C5A6 · ΔE 5.95 · LRV 55
BD78 · #C8C1A4 · ΔE 7.47 · LRV 53
C2-929 · #C6C2AC · ΔE 7.47 · LRV 54
C2-879 · #C8BE9A · ΔE 8.22 · LRV 51

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.77
All green at Clare →
PNT100-MD-49 · #ABBD9F · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 48
PNT100-MD-63 · #D1D0A6 · ΔE 5.65 · LRV 61
PNT100-LT-70 · #C9CDB9 · ΔE 5.91 · LRV 60
PNT100-MD-47 · #C4CEBD · ΔE 6.2 · LRV 60
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 6.28 · LRV 47

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.56
All green at Portola Paints →
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 9.56 · LRV 46
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 9.76 · LRV 47
EL MATADOR · #DBC6A9 · ΔE 13.98 · LRV 58
ANTIGUA · #DAC2A4 · ΔE 15.03 · LRV 56
TOPANGA · #D4C0AF · ΔE 16.63 · LRV 55

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.32
All green at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 8.32 · LRV 52
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 10.52 · LRV 47
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 11.06 · LRV 48
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 13.96 · LRV 60
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 14.11 · LRV 49

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 10.75
All green at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 10.75 · LRV 65
BD-EA · #E5C580 · ΔE 15.59 · LRV 60
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 20.72 · LRV 60
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 21.6 · LRV 51
BD-BG · #E5BEB0 · ΔE 24.98 · LRV 53

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.09
All green at Rust-Oleum →
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 9.09 · LRV 38
398641 · #E2D7B0 · ΔE 9.81 · LRV 68
285139 · #ACCECD · ΔE 14.13 · LRV 57
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 17.26 · LRV 48
285142 · #E2CDCC · ΔE 23.53 · LRV 64

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.37
All green at Kompozit →
0750 · #BCC7A4 · ΔE 0.37 · LRV 54
0407 · #C0C4A2 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 53
0434 · #C0CBB1 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 57
0427 · #BBC3AD · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 53
0743 · #ADC3A7 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 51

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

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

PPG1115-4 · LRV 55
10GY 54/150 · LRV 54
10GY 54/238 · LRV 54
90YY 52/138 · LRV 52
PPG1113-3 · LRV 53
PPG1126-4 · LRV 53

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #BBC6A4 in HSL space. Pair Quaking Grass with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#BBC6A4 + #AFA4C6
TRIADIC
#BBC6A4 · #A4BBC6 · #C6A4BB
ANALOGOUS
#C6C0A4 · #BBC6A4 · #AAC6A4

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.79:1 fail
Sample text on black
11.73:1 AAA

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

Glidden Quaking Grass Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Quaking Grass 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 PPG1121-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quaking Grass

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Quaking Grass is Recycled Glass (SW 7747) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 51 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Recycled Glass swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Quaking Grass

Behr's nearest match is Koala Bear (780D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 54) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Quaking Grass without repainting risk. See the full Koala Bear swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Quaking Grass

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Quaking Grass is Mesquite (501) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mesquite swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Quaking Grass

Valspar's nearest match is Freshwater Green (V061-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 54) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Quaking Grass without repainting risk. See the full Freshwater Green swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Quaking Grass

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Quaking Grass is Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 54). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Quaking Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Quaking Grass swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Quaking Grass

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Quaking Grass is Wilde Grass (227-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wilde Grass swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quaking Grass

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Quaking Grass is Recycled Glass (HGSW 7747) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 51 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Recycled Glass swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Quaking Grass

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Quaking Grass is Light Pine (DE5535) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 47 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Pine swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Quaking Grass

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Quaking Grass — the nearest deck color, Sour Apple (JG-50), is clearly different (ΔE 5.16). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1121-4 instead. See the full Sour Apple swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Quaking Grass

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Quaking Grass is Cooking Apple Green (NO. 32) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cooking Apple Green swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Quaking Grass

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Quaking Grass is Wispy Mint (0750). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 54). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Wispy Mint and you'll get the same color. See the full Wispy Mint swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Quaking Grass

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Quaking Grass is Wispy Mint (0750). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Wispy Mint and you'll get the same color. See the full Wispy Mint swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Quaking Grass

Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Quaking Grass — the nearest deck color, Lemongrass (CA146), is clearly different (ΔE 7.75). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1121-4 instead. See the full Lemongrass swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Quaking Grass

C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Quaking Grass — the nearest deck color, New Leaf (C2-670), is clearly different (ΔE 5.95). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1121-4 instead. See the full New Leaf swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Quaking Grass

Clare has no exact twin of Quaking Grass. The nearest is Avocado Toast (PNT100-MD-49) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 48 vs 54). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Avocado Toast swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Quaking Grass

Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Quaking Grass — the nearest deck color, Sevilla (SEVILLA), is clearly different (ΔE 9.76). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1121-4 instead. See the full Sevilla swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Quaking Grass

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Quaking Grass — the nearest deck color, Paris Grey (PARIS GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 8.32). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1121-4 instead. See the full Paris Grey swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Quaking Grass

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Quaking Grass — the nearest deck color, Real Real (BD-RR), is clearly different (ΔE 10.75). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1121-4 instead. See the full Real Real swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Quaking Grass

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Quaking Grass — the nearest deck color, Serenity Blue (285139), is clearly different (ΔE 14.13). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1121-4 instead. See the full Serenity Blue swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Quaking Grass

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Quaking Grass is Wispy Mint (0750). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54). If Kompozit is your counter, order Wispy Mint and you'll get the same color. See the full Wispy Mint swatch →

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