Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Deconstruction |
| SKU | PPG1006-6 |
| Hex | #7B746B |
| RGB | 123, 116, 107 |
| HSL | 34°, 7%, 45% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Deconstruction
With an LRV of 18, Deconstruction is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Deconstruction 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Deconstruction 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 #7B746B in HSL space. Pair Deconstruction 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 Deconstruction Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Deconstruction 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 PPG1006-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deconstruction
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Deconstruction is Carriage Stone (SW 9614) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carriage Stone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Deconstruction
Behr's nearest match is Rooftop Garden (QE-38), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deconstruction without repainting risk. See the full Rooftop Garden swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Deconstruction
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Deconstruction is Gargoyle (1546) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gargoyle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Deconstruction
At Valspar, the closest color to Deconstruction is Empire (6003-2B) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17.6 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Empire swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Deconstruction
The closest Glidden equivalent of Deconstruction is Deconstruction (PPG1006-6). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If Glidden is your counter, order Deconstruction and you'll get the same color. See the full Deconstruction swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Deconstruction
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Deconstruction. The nearest is Seal Gray (447-5DB) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seal Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deconstruction
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Deconstruction is Aviatrix (HGSW 3472) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aviatrix swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Deconstruction
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Winter Branches (DESS47), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Deconstruction without repainting risk. See the full Winter Branches swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Deconstruction
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Deconstruction. The nearest is Broccoli Brown (NO. 198) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Broccoli Brown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Deconstruction
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Deconstruction is Potomac Depths (H116) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Potomac Depths swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Deconstruction
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Deconstruction is Burnished Pewter (H0116) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burnished Pewter swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Deconstruction
Rodda's nearest match is Exquisite (R111), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deconstruction without repainting risk. See the full Exquisite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Deconstruction
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Deconstruction is Woodlake (C2-871) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woodlake swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Deconstruction
At Kompozit, the closest color to Deconstruction is Stormy Weather (0576) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Weather swatch →