Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Earthy Cane |
| SKU | PPG1103-4 |
| Hex | #C5B28C |
| RGB | 197, 178, 140 |
| HSL | 40°, 33%, 66% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Earthy Cane
Earthy Cane sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Earthy Cane 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Earthy Cane 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 #C5B28C in HSL space. Pair Earthy Cane 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 Earthy Cane Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Earthy Cane 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 PPG1103-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Earthy Cane
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Harmonic Tan (SW 6136), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earthy Cane without repainting risk. See the full Harmonic Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Earthy Cane
Behr's nearest match is Palomino Tan (BXC-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earthy Cane without repainting risk. See the full Palomino Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Earthy Cane
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Earthy Cane is Coastal Path (AF-380) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Path swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Earthy Cane
Valspar's nearest match is Withered Moss (6007-3C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.3 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earthy Cane without repainting risk. See the full Withered Moss swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Earthy Cane
The closest Glidden equivalent of Earthy Cane is Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4). At ΔE 0.3 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Glidden is your counter, order Earthy Cane and you'll get the same color. See the full Earthy Cane swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Earthy Cane
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Earthy Cane is New Potato (216-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Potato swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Earthy Cane
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Harmonic Tan (HGSW 3195), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earthy Cane without repainting risk. See the full Harmonic Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Earthy Cane
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Trail Blazer (DET633), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earthy Cane without repainting risk. See the full Trail Blazer swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Earthy Cane
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Earthy Cane is Summer Pear (JG-44) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Earthy Cane
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Cat's Paw (NO. 240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earthy Cane without repainting risk. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Earthy Cane
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Earthy Cane is Green Gold (0317). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Green Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Earthy Cane
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Earthy Cane is Green Gold (0317). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Green Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Earthy Cane
Rodda has no exact twin of Earthy Cane. The nearest is Berber (CA118) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Earthy Cane
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Earthy Cane. The nearest is Challah (C2-859) 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 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Challah swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Earthy Cane
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Earthy Cane. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Earthy Cane
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Earthy Cane is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Earthy Cane
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Earthy Cane is Green Gold (0317). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Kompozit is your counter, order Green Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Gold swatch →