Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Diversion |
| SKU | PPG1021-4 |
| Hex | #A99A8A |
| RGB | 169, 154, 138 |
| HSL | 31°, 15%, 60% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Diversion
Diversion sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Diversion 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 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Diversion 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 #A99A8A in HSL space. Pair Diversion 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 Diversion Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Diversion 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 PPG1021-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Diversion
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Threshold Taupe (SW 7501), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Diversion without repainting risk. See the full Threshold Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Diversion
At Behr, the closest color to Diversion is Chic Taupe (N230-4) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chic Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Diversion
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Creekbed (1006), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Diversion without repainting risk. See the full Creekbed swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Diversion
At Valspar, the closest color to Diversion is Desert at Dusk (M105) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.4 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert at Dusk swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Diversion
The closest Glidden equivalent of Diversion is Diversion (PPG1021-4). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Glidden is your counter, order Diversion and you'll get the same color. See the full Diversion swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Diversion
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Diversion is Gray Stone (406-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Diversion
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Diversion is Domaine (HGSW 3443) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Diversion
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Diversion is Kiln Dried (DET692). 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 32 vs 33). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Kiln Dried and you'll get the same color. See the full Kiln Dried swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Diversion
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Diversion. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Diversion
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Diversion is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Diversion
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Hopedale Beige (H121), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Diversion without repainting risk. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Diversion
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Young Colt (0198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Diversion without repainting risk. See the full Young Colt swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Diversion
At Rodda, the closest color to Diversion is Agate (CA064) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Agate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Diversion
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Diversion is Darwin (C2-810) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Darwin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Diversion
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Diversion is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Diversion
Backdrop's nearest match is Anita (BD-AN), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Diversion without repainting risk. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Diversion
Kompozit's nearest match is Young Colt (0198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Diversion without repainting risk. See the full Young Colt swatch →