Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Autumn Gray |
| SKU | PPG1028-5 |
| Hex | #81806E |
| RGB | 129, 128, 110 |
| HSL | 57°, 8%, 47% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Autumn Gray
With an LRV of 21, Autumn Gray is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Autumn Gray works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Autumn Gray 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 #81806E in HSL space. Pair Autumn Gray 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 Autumn Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Autumn Gray 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 PPG1028-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Autumn Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Autumn Gray is Dried Thyme (SW 6186) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dried Thyme swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Autumn Gray
Behr's nearest match is Lizard Green (PPU10-18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Autumn Gray without repainting risk. See the full Lizard Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Autumn Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Autumn Gray is Crownsville Gray (HC-106) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crownsville Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Autumn Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Autumn Gray is Warm Eucalyptus (8004-28F) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Eucalyptus swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Autumn Gray
The closest Glidden equivalent of Autumn Gray is Autumn Gray (PPG1028-5). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Glidden is your counter, order Autumn Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Autumn Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Autumn Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Autumn Gray is Sweetbrier (425-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweetbrier swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Autumn Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Autumn Gray is Farm to Table (HGSW 3263) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Farm to Table swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Autumn Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Autumn Gray is Ivy Garden (DE6258) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ivy Garden swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Autumn Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Autumn Gray. The nearest is Waverly Ridge (H114) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Waverly Ridge swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Autumn Gray
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Autumn Gray. The nearest is Pettingill Sage (H0114) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pettingill Sage swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Autumn Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Autumn Gray. The nearest is Tribeca (C2-904) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tribeca swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Autumn Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Autumn Gray. The nearest is Hartford (BD-HF) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hartford swatch →