Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Confidence |
| SKU | PPG1078-5 |
| Hex | #A98A6B |
| RGB | 169, 138, 107 |
| HSL | 30°, 26%, 54% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About PPG / Glidden Confidence
Confidence sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Confidence is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
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 brown 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
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Confidence 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 #A98A6B in HSL space. Pair Confidence 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 Confidence Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Confidence 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 PPG1078-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Confidence
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Yearling (SW 7725), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Confidence without repainting risk. See the full Yearling swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Confidence
At Behr, the closest color to Confidence is Cardamom (PMD-51) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cardamom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Confidence
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Confidence is Jackson Tan (HC-46). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Jackson Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Jackson Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Confidence
Valspar's nearest match is River Oak (3004-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.1 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Confidence without repainting risk. See the full River Oak swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Confidence
The closest Glidden equivalent of Confidence is Confidence (PPG1078-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Confidence and you'll get the same color. See the full Confidence swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Confidence
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Confidence is Muddy Paws (216-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Muddy Paws swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Confidence
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tranquil Tan (HGSW 3163), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Confidence without repainting risk. See the full Tranquil Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Confidence
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Mesa Tan (DEC718), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Confidence without repainting risk. See the full Mesa Tan swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Confidence
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Confidence is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Confidence
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Confidence is Rich Oak (0268) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich Oak swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Confidence
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Spiced Rum (0240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Confidence without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Confidence
Rodda's nearest match is Madrona (CA102), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Confidence without repainting risk. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Confidence
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Confidence is Shade Moss (BD36) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shade Moss swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Confidence
Kompozit's nearest match is Spiced Rum (0240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Confidence without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →