Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Somber |
| SKU | PPG1093-4 |
| Hex | #CBB489 |
| RGB | 203, 180, 137 |
| HSL | 39°, 39%, 67% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Somber
Somber sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Somber 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 Somber 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 #CBB489 in HSL space. Pair Somber 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 Somber Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Somber 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 PPG1093-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Somber
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Wheat Grass (SW 6408), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Somber without repainting risk. See the full Wheat Grass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Somber
Behr's nearest match is Perfect Tan (N280-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Somber without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Somber
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Somber is Shelburne Buff (HC-28). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Shelburne Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Shelburne Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Somber
At Valspar, the closest color to Somber is Dad's Slippers (T570) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.4 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dad's Slippers swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Somber
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Somber is Somber (PPG1093-4). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Somber and you'll get the same color. See the full Somber swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Somber
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Somber is Maize (317-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maize swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Somber
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Wheat Grass (HGSW 2216), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Somber without repainting risk. See the full Wheat Grass swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Somber
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Oak Harbor (DE6179), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Somber without repainting risk. See the full Oak Harbor swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Somber
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Somber. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Somber
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Somber — the nearest deck color, Dutch Pink (NO. 62), is clearly different (ΔE 6.06). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1093-4 instead. See the full Dutch Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Somber
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Somber without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Somber
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Somber without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Somber
Rodda has no exact twin of Somber. The nearest is Berber (CA118) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Somber
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Somber is Karma (C2-635). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Karma and you'll get the same color. See the full Karma swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Somber
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Somber — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 12.38). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1093-4 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Somber
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Somber — the nearest deck color, Tikal (TIKAL), is clearly different (ΔE 6.5). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1093-4 instead. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Somber
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Somber is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Somber
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Somber — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 18.27). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1093-4 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Somber
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Somber — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 11.9). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1093-4 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Somber
Kompozit's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Somber without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →