Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Tawny Mushroom |
| SKU | PPG1054-5 |
| Hex | #B39997 |
| RGB | 179, 153, 151 |
| HSL | 4°, 16%, 65% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Tawny Mushroom
Tawny Mushroom sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Tawny Mushroom 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 Tawny Mushroom 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 #B39997 in HSL space. Pair Tawny Mushroom 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 Tawny Mushroom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tawny Mushroom 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 PPG1054-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dressy Rose (SW 6024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Tawny Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Dressy Rose swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Behr's nearest match is Twilight Blush (PMD-71), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Tawny Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Twilight Blush swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Tawny Mushroom. The nearest is Seaside Sand (2110-40) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seaside Sand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
At Valspar, the closest color to Tawny Mushroom is Dusky Hyacinth (1003-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32.8 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Hyacinth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Tawny Mushroom is Tawny Mushroom (PPG1054-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Tawny Mushroom and you'll get the same color. See the full Tawny Mushroom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Tawny Mushroom — the nearest deck color, Iron Clawfoot (447-3DB), is clearly different (ΔE 7.69). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1054-5 instead. See the full Iron Clawfoot swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Maeve's Mauve (HGSW 3015), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Tawny Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Maeve's Mauve swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tawny Mushroom is Rose Mauve (DET403) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Mauve swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Tawny Mushroom — the nearest deck color, Watering Can (JG-135), is clearly different (ΔE 9.98). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1054-5 instead. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Tawny Mushroom — the nearest deck color, Dead Salmon (NO. 28), is clearly different (ΔE 7.31). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1054-5 instead. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Tawny Mushroom — the nearest deck color, Big Spender (0212), is clearly different (ΔE 10.37). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1054-5 instead. See the full Big Spender swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tawny Mushroom. The nearest is Natchez (0133) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Natchez swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Tawny Mushroom — the nearest deck color, Agate (CA064), is clearly different (ΔE 8.3). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1054-5 instead. See the full Agate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Tawny Mushroom — the nearest deck color, Coco Malt (C2-796), is clearly different (ΔE 9.16). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1054-5 instead. See the full Coco Malt swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Tawny Mushroom — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 11.54). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1054-5 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Tawny Mushroom — the nearest deck color, La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL), is clearly different (ΔE 11.66). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1054-5 instead. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Tawny Mushroom — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 15.3). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1054-5 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Tawny Mushroom — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 10.32). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1054-5 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Tawny Mushroom — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 19.84). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1054-5 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tawny Mushroom
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tawny Mushroom. The nearest is Natchez (0133) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Natchez swatch →