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PPG / Glidden EasyPPG1026-3 · #BEB394 · LRV 45

Easy reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what PPG / Glidden PPG1026-3 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

PPG / GLIDDEN EASY
RGB 190, 179, 148LRV 45

Color spec

BrandPPG / Glidden
NameEasy
SKUPPG1026-3
Hex#BEB394
RGB190, 179, 148
HSL44°, 24%, 66%
LRV45
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About PPG / Glidden Easy

Easy 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.

Easy 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.25
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9526 · #BFB397 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 46
SW 7727 · #B9B292 · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 44
SW 7543 · #BCB099 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 44
SW 9121 · #C3B090 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 45

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.45
All neutral at Behr →
PPU9-10 · #BDB390 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 45
MQ6-30 · #BAB392 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 45
PPU9-09 · #B8B396 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 45
PPU9-9 · #B8B396 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 45

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.82
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
243 · #C1B697 · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 46
AF-380 · #C2B393 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 45
1517 · #B9B396 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 45
AF-145 · #BFB198 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 44

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.42
All neutral at Valspar →
6005-3C · #B9B18D · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 43.5
6007-3C · #C1B28B · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 45.3
V094-3 · #C7B695 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 48
T579 · #C0B6A0 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 47.1

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1026-3 · #BEB394 · ΔE 0 · LRV 45
50YY 44/211 · #BFB38C · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 44
PPG1101-4 · #C0AF92 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 44
70YY 46/160 · #BBB799 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 46

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.05
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
323-2DB · #C2B695 · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 47
418-3DB · #C1AE91 · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 44
HGSW 7727 · #B9B292 · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 45
HGSW 3505 · #BCB099 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 44
HGSW 7543 · #BCB099 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 44
HGSW 3215 · #C1AE91 · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 44

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET633 · #C0B28E · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 44
DET632 · #B9B297 · ΔE 2 · LRV 44
DEBN55 · #BFB89C · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 47
DE6249 · #B9B79B · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 43

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.76
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-44 · #C4B78B · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 47
JG-106 · #BFB09A · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 44

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.11
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 75 · #B8B497 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 45
NO. W9 · #BAB7A1 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 47
NO. 240 · #C4AE89 · ΔE 4.55 · LRV 44

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.2
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0331 · #C3B690 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 47
0281 · #BFAE8E · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 43
0317 · #C5B38C · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 46

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.4
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0331 · #C1B38C · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 45
0394 · #BDB388 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 45
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 46
0317 · #C5B088 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 44

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.66
All neutral at Rodda →
CA147 · #BEB092 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 44
CA160 · #B8B08F · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 43
CA141 · #BFAF94 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 44
CA158 · #B6B39F · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 45

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.08
All neutral at C2 Paint →
BD17 · #BAB093 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 44
BD14 · #C0B193 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 45
C2-876 · #C1B398 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 46
C2-668 · #B6B294 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 44

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.68
All neutral at Portola Paints →
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 46
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 47

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.5
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.4
All neutral at Kompozit →
0331 · #C1B38C · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 45
0394 · #BDB388 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 45
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 47
0317 · #C5B088 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 45

Similar PPG / Glidden colors

closest in the PPG / Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Easy within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPG1101-4 · LRV 44
PPG11-19 · LRV 47
PPG15-31 · LRV 45
PPG1103-4 · LRV 46
PPG1085-4 · LRV 47
PPG1114-4 · LRV 46

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #BEB394 in HSL space. Pair Easy with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#BEB394 + #949FBE
TRIADIC
#BEB394 · #94BEB3 · #B394BE
ANALOGOUS
#BE9E94 · #BEB394 · #B4BE94

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.09:1fail
Sample text on black
10.07:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

PPG / Glidden Easy Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Easy 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 PPG1026-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Easy

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Woolen Mittens (SW 9526), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Easy without repainting risk. See the full Woolen Mittens swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Easy

Behr's nearest match is Wasabi Powder (PPU9-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Easy without repainting risk. See the full Wasabi Powder swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Easy

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Coastal Path (AF-380), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Easy without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Path swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Easy

At Valspar, the closest color to Easy is Withered Moss (6007-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.3 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Withered Moss swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Easy

The closest Glidden equivalent of Easy is Easy (PPG1026-3). 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 45 vs 45). If Glidden is your counter, order Easy and you'll get the same color. See the full Easy swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Easy

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Olivaster Tan (323-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Easy without repainting risk. See the full Olivaster Tan swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Easy

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Koi Pond (HGSW 7727), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Easy without repainting risk. See the full Koi Pond swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Easy

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Trail Blazer (DET633), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Easy without repainting risk. See the full Trail Blazer swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Easy

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Easy. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Easy

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Easy is Ball Green (NO. 75) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ball Green swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Easy

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Easy is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 2.84, 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 Olive Gold swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Easy

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Easy is Refined (0331) — very close at ΔE 2.4, 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 Refined swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Easy

Rodda's nearest match is Ash Glaze (CA147), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Easy without repainting risk. See the full Ash Glaze swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Easy

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Easy is Fieldstone (BD14) — very close at ΔE 2.01, 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 Fieldstone swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Easy

Portola Paints's nearest match is Tikal (TIKAL), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Easy without repainting risk. See the full Tikal swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Easy

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Easy. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Easy

At Kompozit, the closest color to Easy is Refined (0331) — very close at ΔE 2.4, 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 Refined swatch →

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