Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Aldabra |
| SKU | PPG14-28 |
| Hex | #AAA593 |
| RGB | 170, 165, 147 |
| HSL | 47°, 12%, 62% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Aldabra
Aldabra 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. 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.
Aldabra 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
19 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Aldabra within PPG / 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 #AAA593 in HSL space. Pair Aldabra 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.
PPG / Glidden Aldabra Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aldabra 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 PPG / Glidden PPG14-28 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aldabra
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aldabra is Ethereal Mood (SW 7639) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ethereal Mood swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aldabra
Behr has no exact twin of Aldabra. The nearest is Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoked Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aldabra
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Chateau (CSP-140), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Aldabra without repainting risk. See the full Chateau swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aldabra
Valspar's nearest match is Green Turquoise (8004-26D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Aldabra without repainting risk. See the full Green Turquoise swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aldabra
The closest Glidden equivalent of Aldabra is Aldabra (PPG14-28). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Glidden is your counter, order Aldabra and you'll get the same color. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aldabra
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Greywood (423-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Aldabra without repainting risk. See the full Greywood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aldabra
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aldabra is Ethereal Mood (HGSW 7639) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ethereal Mood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aldabra
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Aldabra is Macramé Knot (DEBN63) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macramé Knot swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aldabra
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Aldabra is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aldabra
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Aldabra is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aldabra
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Aldabra is Deep Marsh (0233) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aldabra
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Aldabra without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Aldabra
Rodda has no exact twin of Aldabra. The nearest is Pebbles (CA041) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aldabra
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Aldabra is Motley (C2-797) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Motley swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Aldabra
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Aldabra. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Aldabra
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Aldabra. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Aldabra
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Aldabra. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aldabra
Kompozit's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Aldabra without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →