Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Scottish Moor |
| SKU | PPG11-20 |
| Hex | #ADAA96 |
| RGB | 173, 170, 150 |
| HSL | 52°, 12%, 63% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Scottish Moor
Scottish Moor sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Scottish Moor 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 Scottish Moor 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 #ADAA96 in HSL space. Pair Scottish Moor 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 Scottish Moor Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Scottish Moor 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 PPG11-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Scottish Moor
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Scottish Moor is Clary Sage (SW 6178) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clary Sage swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Scottish Moor
The closest Behr equivalent of Scottish Moor is Sage Wisdom (MQ6-27). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Sage Wisdom and you'll get the same color. See the full Sage Wisdom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Scottish Moor
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Herbal Escape (1487), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Scottish Moor without repainting risk. See the full Herbal Escape swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Scottish Moor
The closest Valspar equivalent of Scottish Moor is Afternoon Nap (T679). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.5 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order Afternoon Nap and you'll get the same color. See the full Afternoon Nap swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Scottish Moor
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Scottish Moor is Scottish Moor (PPG11-20). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Scottish Moor and you'll get the same color. See the full Scottish Moor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Scottish Moor
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Scottish Moor is Greywood (423-3DB). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Greywood and you'll get the same color. See the full Greywood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Scottish Moor
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Scottish Moor is Clary Sage (HGSW 3245) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clary Sage swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Scottish Moor
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Scottish Moor is Well-Crafted (DEGR35) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well-Crafted swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Scottish Moor
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Scottish Moor — the nearest deck color, Rustic Oak (JG-110), is clearly different (ΔE 6.52). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-20 instead. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Scottish Moor
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Scottish Moor. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Scottish Moor
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Scottish Moor without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Scottish Moor
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Scottish Moor without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Scottish Moor
The closest Rodda equivalent of Scottish Moor is Greenhouse (CA169). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Rodda is your counter, order Greenhouse and you'll get the same color. See the full Greenhouse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Scottish Moor
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Scottish Moor is Burlap (C2-892) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Scottish Moor
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Scottish Moor — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 9.72). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-20 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Scottish Moor
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Scottish Moor — the nearest deck color, Havana (HAVANA), is clearly different (ΔE 12.23). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-20 instead. See the full Havana swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Scottish Moor
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Scottish Moor — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 8.87). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-20 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Scottish Moor
Backdrop has no exact twin of Scottish Moor. The nearest is Le Freak (BD-LF) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Scottish Moor
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Scottish Moor is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Scottish Moor
Kompozit's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Scottish Moor without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →