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 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 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →