Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Sharkskin |
| SKU | PPG1025-4 |
| Hex | #B1AA9C |
| RGB | 177, 170, 156 |
| HSL | 40°, 12%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Sharkskin
Sharkskin 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 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.
Sharkskin 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 Sharkskin 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 #B1AA9C in HSL space. Pair Sharkskin 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 Sharkskin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sharkskin 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 PPG1025-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sharkskin
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Chatroom (SW 6171), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Chatroom swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sharkskin
The closest Behr equivalent of Sharkskin is Terrace Taupe (PPF-33). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Terrace Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Terrace Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sharkskin
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sea Gull Gray (ES-72), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Sea Gull Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sharkskin
Valspar's nearest match is Artemis (8006-1D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Artemis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sharkskin
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sharkskin is Sharkskin (PPG1025-4). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Sharkskin and you'll get the same color. See the full Sharkskin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sharkskin
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Promenade Gray (422-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Promenade Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sharkskin
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Chatroom (HGSW 3225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Chatroom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sharkskin
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sharkskin is Shaggy Barked (DEC771) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shaggy Barked swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sharkskin
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sharkskin is Rustic Oak (JG-110) — very close at ΔE 3.09, 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 Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sharkskin
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Hardwick White (NO. 5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sharkskin
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sharkskin
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Langdon Dove (H0107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sharkskin
At Rodda, the closest color to Sharkskin is Wreath (CA164) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wreath swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sharkskin
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sharkskin is Mortar (C2-814) — very close at ΔE 2.03, 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 Mortar swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sharkskin
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sharkskin — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 10.84). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1025-4 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sharkskin
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Sharkskin — the nearest deck color, Havana (HAVANA), is clearly different (ΔE 8.72). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1025-4 instead. See the full Havana swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sharkskin
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Sharkskin — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 11.16). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1025-4 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sharkskin
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sharkskin — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 5.63). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1025-4 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Sharkskin
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Sharkskin — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 6.78). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1025-4 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sharkskin
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →