Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Rock Cliffs |
| SKU | PPG1101-4 |
| Hex | #C0AF92 |
| RGB | 192, 175, 146 |
| HSL | 38°, 27%, 66% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Rock Cliffs
Rock Cliffs sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Rock Cliffs 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 Rock Cliffs 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 #C0AF92 in HSL space. Pair Rock Cliffs 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 Rock Cliffs Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rock Cliffs 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 PPG1101-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rock Cliffs is Favorite Tan (SW 6157). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Favorite Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Favorite Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
At Behr, the closest color to Rock Cliffs is Vast Desert (UL170-17) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vast Desert swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Lenox Tan (HC-44), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Cliffs without repainting risk. See the full Lenox Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
Valspar has no exact twin of Rock Cliffs. The nearest is Moose Mousse (3003-10A) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Rock Cliffs is Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Rock Cliffs and you'll get the same color. See the full Rock Cliffs swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Rock Cliffs is Woolen Sweater (418-3DB). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Woolen Sweater and you'll get the same color. See the full Woolen Sweater swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rock Cliffs is Favorite Tan (HGSW 3215). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Favorite Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Favorite Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Egyptian Sand (DE6207), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Cliffs without repainting risk. See the full Egyptian Sand swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Rock Cliffs is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rock Cliffs is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rock Cliffs is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Olive Gold (0281), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Cliffs without repainting risk. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
The closest Rodda equivalent of Rock Cliffs is Cardamom (CA141). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Rodda is your counter, order Cardamom and you'll get the same color. See the full Cardamom swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
C2 Paint's nearest match is Epicure (C2-829), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Cliffs without repainting risk. See the full Epicure swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Rock Cliffs — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 9.82). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1101-4 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Rock Cliffs. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Rock Cliffs. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Rock Cliffs — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 11.11). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1101-4 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Rock Cliffs — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 9.3). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1101-4 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rock Cliffs
Kompozit's nearest match is Olive Gold (0281), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Cliffs without repainting risk. See the full Olive Gold swatch →