Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Boulder Creek |
| SKU | PPG0999-3 |
| Hex | #B2ADA3 |
| RGB | 178, 173, 163 |
| HSL | 40°, 9%, 67% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Boulder Creek 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 at every US brand
13 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Valspar
Backdrop
Clare
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Boulder Creek 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 #B2ADA3 in HSL space. Pair Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Boulder Creek 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 PPG0999-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Boulder Creek
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Boulder Creek is Pussywillow (SW 7643). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pussywillow and you'll get the same color. See the full Pussywillow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Boulder Creek
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Boulder Creek is Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Smoke & Mirrors and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoke & Mirrors swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Boulder Creek
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boulder Creek without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Boulder Creek
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Heart of Stone (DEGR17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boulder Creek without repainting risk. See the full Heart of Stone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Boulder Creek
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Hardwick White (NO. 5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boulder Creek without repainting risk. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Boulder Creek
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Cupola (JG-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Boulder Creek without repainting risk. See the full Cupola swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Boulder Creek
Behr's nearest match is Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boulder Creek without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Taupe swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Boulder Creek
At Kompozit, the closest color to Boulder Creek is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Boulder Creek
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Boulder Creek is Shale Ridge (421-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Boulder Creek
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Boulder Creek. The nearest is Russian Olive (C2-941) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Russian Olive swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Boulder Creek
Backdrop has no exact twin of Boulder Creek. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Boulder Creek
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Boulder Creek — the nearest deck color, London Coach (4002-1B), is clearly different (ΔE 5.19). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0999-3 instead. See the full London Coach swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Boulder Creek
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Boulder Creek — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 11.41). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0999-3 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →