Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Stepping Stone |
| SKU | PPG1010-4 |
| Hex | #A4A7A4 |
| RGB | 164, 167, 164 |
| HSL | 120°, 2%, 65% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Stepping Stone
Stepping Stone sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Stepping Stone is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray 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 Stepping Stone 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 #A4A7A4 in HSL space. Pair Stepping Stone 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 Stepping Stone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Stepping Stone 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 PPG1010-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stepping Stone
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Breakwater (SW 9638), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Stepping Stone without repainting risk. See the full Breakwater swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Stepping Stone
The closest Behr equivalent of Stepping Stone is Sharkskin (PPU25-04). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Sharkskin and you'll get the same color. See the full Sharkskin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Stepping Stone
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Slate (CW-700), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Stepping Stone without repainting risk. See the full Slate swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Stepping Stone
Valspar's nearest match is Classic Grayscale (V121-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.4 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Stepping Stone without repainting risk. See the full Classic Grayscale swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Stepping Stone
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Stepping Stone is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Stepping Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Stepping Stone
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Ironed Gray (436-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Stepping Stone without repainting risk. See the full Ironed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stepping Stone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Stepping Stone is Wormwood (HGSW 1505) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wormwood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Stepping Stone
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Stepping Stone is Baby Seal (DE6361) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Stepping Stone
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Vintage Weathervane (JG-137), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Stepping Stone without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Stepping Stone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Stepping Stone is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Stepping Stone
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Stepping Stone is Techile (0533) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Techile swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Stepping Stone
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Stepping Stone. The nearest is Silverado Ranch (0421) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Stepping Stone
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Stepping Stone — the nearest deck color, Artifact (CA074), is clearly different (ΔE 6.11). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1010-4 instead. See the full Artifact swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Stepping Stone
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Stepping Stone is Pavement (C2-988) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pavement swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Stepping Stone
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Stepping Stone — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 6.37). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1010-4 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Stepping Stone
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Stepping Stone — the nearest deck color, La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL), is clearly different (ΔE 8.16). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1010-4 instead. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Stepping Stone
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Stepping Stone — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 8.46). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1010-4 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Stepping Stone
At Backdrop, the closest color to Stepping Stone is Nuevo (BD-NU) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Stepping Stone
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Stepping Stone — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 8.9). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1010-4 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Stepping Stone
Kompozit has no exact twin of Stepping Stone. The nearest is Silverado Ranch (0421) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →