Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Drops Of Honey |
| SKU | PPG1090-4 |
| Hex | #D4AD77 |
| RGB | 212, 173, 119 |
| HSL | 35°, 52%, 65% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Drops Of Honey
Drops Of Honey sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Drops Of Honey 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
16 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
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Drops Of Honey 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 #D4AD77 in HSL space. Pair Drops Of Honey 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 Drops Of Honey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Drops Of Honey 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 PPG1090-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Drops Of Honey is Golden Fleece (SW 6388). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Golden Fleece and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Fleece swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
The closest Behr equivalent of Drops Of Honey is Glittering Sun (MQ2-17). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If Behr is your counter, order Glittering Sun and you'll get the same color. See the full Glittering Sun swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tavern Ochre (CW-375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Drops Of Honey without repainting risk. See the full Tavern Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
The closest Valspar equivalent of Drops Of Honey is Whole Grain (V091-3). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.9 vs 45). If Valspar is your counter, order Whole Grain and you'll get the same color. See the full Whole Grain swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
The closest Glidden equivalent of Drops Of Honey is Drops Of Honey (PPG1090-4). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Glidden is your counter, order Drops Of Honey and you'll get the same color. See the full Drops Of Honey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Drops Of Honey is Craft Paper Brown (319-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Craft Paper Brown swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Etruscan Gold (HGSW 2195), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Drops Of Honey without repainting risk. See the full Etruscan Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Drops Of Honey is Warm Butterscotch (DE6151) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Butterscotch swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Drops Of Honey is Cottage Feel (JG-40) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Drops Of Honey is Octagon Yellow (NO. 7) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Octagon Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Goby Desert (0898), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Drops Of Honey without repainting risk. See the full Goby Desert swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Goby Desert (0898), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Drops Of Honey without repainting risk. See the full Goby Desert swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
Rodda has no exact twin of Drops Of Honey. The nearest is Sienna (CA120) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sienna swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Drops Of Honey is Palomino (C2-575). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Palomino and you'll get the same color. See the full Palomino swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
Clare has no exact twin of Drops Of Honey. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Drops Of Honey
Kompozit's nearest match is Goby Desert (0898), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Drops Of Honey without repainting risk. See the full Goby Desert swatch →