Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Canary Grass |
| SKU | PPG1114-3 |
| Hex | #CFCBA9 |
| RGB | 207, 203, 169 |
| HSL | 54°, 28%, 74% |
| LRV | 59 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Canary Grass
At LRV 59, Canary Grass is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.
Canary Grass is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 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
Clare
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Canary Grass 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 #CFCBA9 in HSL space. Pair Canary Grass 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 Canary Grass Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Canary Grass 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 PPG1114-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Canary Grass
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Canary Grass. The nearest is Baize Green (SW 6429) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baize Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Canary Grass
The closest Behr equivalent of Canary Grass is Oat Straw (740C-3). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59). If Behr is your counter, order Oat Straw and you'll get the same color. See the full Oat Straw swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Canary Grass
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Harbor Town (493), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly darker (LRV 56 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Canary Grass without repainting risk. See the full Harbor Town swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Canary Grass
The closest Valspar equivalent of Canary Grass is Archisa (8003-28C). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 59). If Valspar is your counter, order Archisa and you'll get the same color. See the full Archisa swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Canary Grass
The closest Glidden equivalent of Canary Grass is Canary Grass (PPG1114-3). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59). If Glidden is your counter, order Canary Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Canary Grass swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Canary Grass
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Canary Grass is Farm Eggs (323-1DB) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Farm Eggs swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Canary Grass
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Canary Grass is Kiwifruit (HGSW 2236) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 57 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kiwifruit swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Canary Grass
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Floating Lily Pad (DE5493), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 52 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Canary Grass without repainting risk. See the full Floating Lily Pad swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Canary Grass
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Canary Grass is Tapestry Thread (JG-105) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tapestry Thread swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Canary Grass
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Canary Grass. The nearest is String (NO. 8) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 59). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full String swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Canary Grass
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Canary Grass is Stone Hearth (0364) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Hearth swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Canary Grass
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Canary Grass is Marrett Apple (H0072) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marrett Apple swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Canary Grass
At Rodda, the closest color to Canary Grass is Sprouts (CA159) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 56 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sprouts swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Canary Grass
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Canary Grass is Sisal (C2-638) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sisal swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Canary Grass
At Clare, the closest color to Canary Grass is High Vibe (PNT100-MD-63) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Vibe swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Canary Grass
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Canary Grass. The nearest is Sandstone (398641) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 68 vs 59). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandstone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Canary Grass
Kompozit has no exact twin of Canary Grass. The nearest is Knit Cardigan (0329) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 59). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Knit Cardigan swatch →