Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Sparrow Song |
| SKU | PPG11-13 |
| Hex | #ACB17E |
| RGB | 172, 177, 126 |
| HSL | 66°, 25%, 59% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Green |
About Glidden Sparrow Song
Sparrow Song sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Sparrow Song is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
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 green 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 Sparrow Song 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 #ACB17E in HSL space. Pair Sparrow Song 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 Sparrow Song Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sparrow Song 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 PPG11-13 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sparrow Song
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sparrow Song is Great Green (SW 6430) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Great Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sparrow Song
Behr's nearest match is Lima Green (PPU10-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sparrow Song without repainting risk. See the full Lima Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sparrow Song
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sparrow Song is Grasslands (502) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grasslands swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sparrow Song
At Valspar, the closest color to Sparrow Song is Gloaming Green (6001-6A) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.3 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gloaming Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sparrow Song
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sparrow Song is Sparrow Song (PPG11-13). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Sparrow Song and you'll get the same color. See the full Sparrow Song swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sparrow Song
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Sparrow Song — the nearest deck color, Urban Zen (228-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.57). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-13 instead. See the full Urban Zen swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sparrow Song
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sparrow Song is Ryegrass Seed (HGSW 2234) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ryegrass Seed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sparrow Song
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sparrow Song is Stuffed Olive (DE5529) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stuffed Olive swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sparrow Song
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Sparrow Song — the nearest deck color, Seasonal (JG-51), is clearly different (ΔE 6.76). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-13 instead. See the full Seasonal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sparrow Song
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Sparrow Song — the nearest deck color, Stone White (NO. 11), is clearly different (ΔE 6.88). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-13 instead. See the full Stone White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sparrow Song
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sparrow Song. The nearest is Bamboo Forest (0401) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sparrow Song
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Sparrow Song. The nearest is Bamboo Forest (0401) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sparrow Song
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Sparrow Song — the nearest deck color, Heathered Herb (R050), is clearly different (ΔE 6.79). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-13 instead. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sparrow Song
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sparrow Song. The nearest is Outback (C2-669) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Outback swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sparrow Song
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sparrow Song — the nearest deck color, Matcha Latte (PNT100-DP-50), is clearly different (ΔE 10.65). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-13 instead. See the full Matcha Latte swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sparrow Song
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Sparrow Song — the nearest deck color, Tikal (TIKAL), is clearly different (ΔE 9.48). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-13 instead. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sparrow Song
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Sparrow Song — the nearest deck color, Versailles (VERSAILLES), is clearly different (ΔE 7.81). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-13 instead. See the full Versailles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sparrow Song
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sparrow Song — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 8.48). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-13 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Sparrow Song
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Sparrow Song — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 7.98). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG11-13 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sparrow Song
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sparrow Song. The nearest is Bamboo Forest (0401) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →