Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Transcend |
| SKU | PPG1079-4 |
| Hex | #C3AC98 |
| RGB | 195, 172, 152 |
| HSL | 28°, 26%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Glidden Transcend
Transcend sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Transcend is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink 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 Transcend 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 #C3AC98 in HSL space. Pair Transcend 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 Transcend Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Transcend 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 PPG1079-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Transcend
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Transcend is Antler Velvet (SW 9111) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antler Velvet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Transcend
Behr's nearest match is Fall Mood (PWL-87), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Transcend without repainting risk. See the full Fall Mood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Transcend
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Transcend is Venetian Portico (AF-185) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Venetian Portico swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Transcend
Valspar's nearest match is Moose Mousse (3003-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45.1 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Transcend without repainting risk. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Transcend
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Transcend is Transcend (PPG1079-4). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Transcend and you'll get the same color. See the full Transcend swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Transcend
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Natural Twine (411-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Transcend without repainting risk. See the full Natural Twine swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Transcend
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Transcend is Tangled Tan (HGSW 3155) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tangled Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Transcend
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Trail Dust (DE6123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Transcend without repainting risk. See the full Trail Dust swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Transcend
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Transcend. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Transcend
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Smoked Trout (NO. 60), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Transcend without repainting risk. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Transcend
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Transcend is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Transcend
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Transcend is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Transcend
Rodda's nearest match is Barley (CA052), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Transcend without repainting risk. See the full Barley swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Transcend
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Transcend. The nearest is Epicure (C2-829) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epicure swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Transcend
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Transcend — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 10.52). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1079-4 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Transcend
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Transcend. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Transcend
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Transcend — the nearest deck color, Versailles (VERSAILLES), is clearly different (ΔE 9.99). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1079-4 instead. See the full Versailles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Transcend
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Transcend — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 11.17). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1079-4 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Transcend
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Transcend — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 13.21). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1079-4 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Transcend
At Kompozit, the closest color to Transcend is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →