Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Worsted Tan |
| SKU | 00YY 40/159 |
| Hex | #C2A891 |
| RGB | 194, 168, 145 |
| HSL | 28°, 29%, 66% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Worsted Tan
Worsted Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Worsted Tan 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 by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Worsted Tan 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 #C2A891 in HSL space. Pair Worsted Tan 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 Worsted Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Worsted Tan 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 00YY 40/159 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Worsted Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Beige Intenso (SW 9096), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Worsted Tan without repainting risk. See the full Beige Intenso swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Worsted Tan
Behr's nearest match is French Pastry (MQ2-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Worsted Tan without repainting risk. See the full French Pastry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Worsted Tan
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Venetian Portico (AF-185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Worsted Tan without repainting risk. See the full Venetian Portico swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Worsted Tan
At Valspar, the closest color to Worsted Tan is Brown Owl (M136) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.3 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brown Owl swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Worsted Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Yosemite Trailhead (PPG15-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Worsted Tan without repainting risk. See the full Yosemite Trailhead swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Worsted Tan
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Worsted Tan is 10 Gallon Hat (413-3DB). 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 41 vs 40). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order 10 Gallon Hat and you'll get the same color. See the full 10 Gallon Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Worsted Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Trailside Tan (HGSW 3125), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Worsted Tan without repainting risk. See the full Trailside Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Worsted Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Worsted Tan is Trail Dust (DE6123) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trail Dust swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Worsted Tan
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Smoked Trout (NO. 60), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Worsted Tan without repainting risk. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Worsted Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Worsted Tan is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Worsted Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Worsted Tan is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Worsted Tan
Rodda's nearest match is Barley (CA052), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Worsted Tan without repainting risk. See the full Barley swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Worsted Tan
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Worsted Tan. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Worsted Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Worsted Tan is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 3am Latte swatch →