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GLIDDEN · PPG15-19

Glidden Rapid Rock#A39281 · LRV 30

Rapid Rock reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden PPG15-19 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN RAPID ROCK
RGB 163, 146, 129 LRV 30

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Rapid Rock
SKU PPG15-19
Hex #A39281
RGB 163, 146, 129
HSL 30°, 16%, 57%
LRV 30
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Neutral

About Glidden Rapid Rock

Rapid Rock sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Rapid Rock is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. 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 0.87
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9174 · #A0907F · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 29
SW 9088 · #A58F7B · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 29
SW 7504 · #9E9284 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 29
SW 9117 · #A4947E · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 31
SW 9169 · #A09287 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 30

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.21
All neutral at Behr →
PPU7-05 · #A79481 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 31
PPU7-5 · #A79481 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 31
ECC-58-1 · #A6917D · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 30
PPU7-23 · #A09483 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 30
ECC-56-1 · #A69081 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 30

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
998 · #9F8E7C · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 28
AF-155 · #9F9282 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 31
HC-77 · #A3927C · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 29
ES-51 · #A2947F · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 41
978 · #9D917D · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 29

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All neutral at Valspar →
8005-5E · #9E8F7B · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 28
V135-5 · #9E8F7B · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 28.4
6005-2A · #9E9386 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 29.9
8005-10E · #9C8E83 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 28
V130-4 · #9C8E83 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 27.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.84
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG15-19 · #A39381 · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 30
PPG14-13 · #A0917E · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 29
PPG1023-5 · #9F9484 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 30
PPG1079-5 · #AA907B · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 30
PPG1073-5 · #A59086 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 30

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.26
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
405-4DB · #9E9284 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 29
420-4DB · #A0937F · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 30
417-4DB · #A4937B · ΔE 3 · LRV 30
404-4DB · #9F8F85 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 29
412-5DB · #A9907F · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 30
HGSW 2484 · #A0907F · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 29
HGSW 9174 · #A0907F · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 29
HGSW 3464 · #9E9284 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 29
HGSW 3184 · #A4947E · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 31
HGSW 9117 · #A4947E · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 31

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.57
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEC750 · #9F9180 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 27
DET624 · #A49688 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 31
DESS43 · #A29582 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 31
DE6222 · #9F947D · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 28
DE6229 · #9C9584 · ΔE 5.18 · LRV 28

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.03
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-136 · #9D918B · ΔE 5.03 · LRV 29
JG-128 · #A39B89 · ΔE 5.33 · LRV 33
JG-146 · #918F89 · ΔE 7.77 · LRV 27
JG-52 · #9C9878 · ΔE 10.04 · LRV 31
JG-57 · #979A82 · ΔE 11.44 · LRV 31

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.05
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 243 · #9A9087 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 29
NO. 216 · #989188 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 29
NO. 284 · #A09C97 · ΔE 7.35 · LRV 33
NO. 295 · #AA8D87 · ΔE 8.66 · LRV 29
NO. 12 · #A49C7C · ΔE 8.82 · LRV 33

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.61
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
H113 · #A39788 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 31
0338 · #A2947B · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 30
H123 · #A09175 · ΔE 5.07 · LRV 27
0141 · #A99288 · ΔE 5.18 · LRV 31
0134 · #AA9086 · ΔE 6.16 · LRV 30

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.91
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
H0113 · #A49688 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 32
0338 · #A09176 · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 29
H0123 · #A09073 · ΔE 5.21 · LRV 29
0141 · #A48D83 · ΔE 5.28 · LRV 29
0134 · #A78B81 · ΔE 6.99 · LRV 29

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All neutral at Rodda →
R039 · #A4927E · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 30
CA048 · #9F8C79 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 28
CA070 · #A19489 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 31
CA143 · #A2947E · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 30
CA088 · #9C9285 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 29

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.48
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-826 · #A79680 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 32
C2-811 · #9F9586 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 31
C2-841 · #A79276 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 30
C2-890 · #A29883 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 32
C2-907 · #9E9581 · ΔE 4.81 · LRV 30

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.81
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-52 · #8C8479 · ΔE 6.81 · LRV 23
PNT100-MD-14 · #91928C · ΔE 9.13 · LRV 28
PNT100-LT-15 · #9CA2A7 · ΔE 13.93 · LRV 36
PNT100-LT-32 · #9C9CA7 · ΔE 14.47 · LRV 34
PNT100-MD-64 · #9FA47B · ΔE 15.02 · LRV 35

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.56
All neutral at Portola Paints →
LA CATEDRAL · #A79D8D · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 34
BOONDOCKS · #B09E85 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 35
BOND STREET · #968F7B · ΔE 6.09 · LRV 28
BRONSON · #999985 · ΔE 9.42 · LRV 31
FLEUR · #AF8675 · ΔE 9.63 · LRV 27

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.43
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
FRENCH LINEN · #A79D84 · ΔE 6.43 · LRV 34
COCO · #8C7D66 · ΔE 8.33 · LRV 21
CHATEAU GREY · #A49C77 · ΔE 10.01 · LRV 33
DUCK EGG BLUE · #99AB9D · ΔE 17.24 · LRV 38
PROVENCE · #79A29A · ΔE 22.38 · LRV 32

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.01
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 33
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 5.39 · LRV 33
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 11.8 · LRV 38
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 14.09 · LRV 35
BD-PW · #7C8E97 · ΔE 17.91 · LRV 27

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.42
All neutral at Rust-Oleum →
391446 · #958E86 · ΔE 5.42 · LRV 27
285141 · #8E948A · ΔE 11.48 · LRV 29
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 12.03 · LRV 38
398640 · #CE834C · ΔE 16.06 · LRV 30
371675 · #8CA8A9 · ΔE 19.74 · LRV 36

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.71
All neutral at Kompozit →
0338 · #A09176 · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 29
0141 · #A48D83 · ΔE 5.28 · LRV 29
0134 · #A78B81 · ΔE 6.99 · LRV 28
0365 · #A29778 · ΔE 7.28 · LRV 31
0422 · #949587 · ΔE 9.12 · LRV 30

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

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

PPG14-13 · LRV 29
PPG1023-5 · LRV 30
20YY 31/106 · LRV 31
PPG1073-5 · LRV 29
20YY 29/161 · LRV 29
PPG1079-5 · LRV 30

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A39281 in HSL space. Pair Rapid Rock with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A39281 + #8192A3
TRIADIC
#A39281 · #81A392 · #9281A3
ANALOGOUS
#A38181 · #A39281 · #A3A381

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.01:1 AA Large
Sample text on black
6.99:1 AA

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

Glidden Rapid Rock Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Rapid Rock 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 PPG15-19 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rapid Rock

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rapid Rock is Moth Wing (SW 9174). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Moth Wing and you'll get the same color. See the full Moth Wing swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Rapid Rock

At Behr, the closest color to Rapid Rock is Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rolling Pebble swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rapid Rock

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Weimaraner (AF-155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rapid Rock without repainting risk. See the full Weimaraner swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Rapid Rock

At Valspar, the closest color to Rapid Rock is Coastal Villa (6005-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rapid Rock

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Rapid Rock is Rapid Rock (PPG15-19). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Rapid Rock and you'll get the same color. See the full Rapid Rock swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rapid Rock

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rapid Rock is Clifton Point (420-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clifton Point swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rapid Rock

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rapid Rock is Pebble Pathway (HGSW 2484). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pebble Pathway and you'll get the same color. See the full Pebble Pathway swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rapid Rock

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bison Beige (DEC750), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rapid Rock without repainting risk. See the full Bison Beige swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rapid Rock

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Rapid Rock — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 5.03). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG15-19 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rapid Rock

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rapid Rock. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rapid Rock

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rapid Rock. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rapid Rock

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Rain Barrel (H0113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rapid Rock without repainting risk. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Rapid Rock

Rodda's nearest match is Soft Maple Wood (R039), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rapid Rock without repainting risk. See the full Soft Maple Wood swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Rapid Rock

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rapid Rock is Riff (C2-811) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riff swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Rapid Rock

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Rapid Rock — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 9.13). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG15-19 instead. See the full Shade swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Rapid Rock

Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Rapid Rock — the nearest deck color, Bronson (BRONSON), is clearly different (ΔE 9.42). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG15-19 instead. See the full Bronson swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rapid Rock

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Rapid Rock — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 6.43). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG15-19 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Rapid Rock

At Backdrop, the closest color to Rapid Rock is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Rapid Rock

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Rapid Rock — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 5.42). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG15-19 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Rapid Rock

Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Rapid Rock — the nearest deck color, Bush Buck (0141), is clearly different (ΔE 5.28). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG15-19 instead. See the full Bush Buck swatch →

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