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PPG / Glidden FeldsparPPG1038-5 · #869094 · LRV 27

Feldspar reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what PPG / Glidden PPG1038-5 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

PPG / GLIDDEN FELDSPAR
RGB 134, 144, 148LRV 27

Color spec

BrandPPG / Glidden
NameFeldspar
SKUPPG1038-5
Hex#869094
RGB134, 144, 148
HSL197°, 6%, 55%
LRV27
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyGray
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About PPG / Glidden Feldspar

Feldspar sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.

Feldspar is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.51
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9135 · #80969D · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 29
SW 9634 · #82979B · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 29

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.31
All gray at Behr →
MQ5-29 · #899093 · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 27
740F-4 · #829096 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 27
PMD-73 · #898D91 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 26
QE-53 · #7F9193 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 27

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.35
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1601 · #888D8F · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 27
2124-30 · #8B9094 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 28
ES-76 · #8D9193 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 28
CW-660 · #81929B · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 30

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.93
All gray at Valspar →
M357 · #848F92 · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 26.6
M259 · #878E8F · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 26.5
M339 · #838B93 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 25.4
8004-34E · #889594 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 29

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.63
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1038-5 · #858F94 · ΔE 0.63 · LRV 27
PPG1009-5 · #8E908D · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 28

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.85
All gray at Dutch Boy →
436-5DB · #858A8C · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 25
426-6DB · #889594 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 29
432-5DB · #8095A0 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 29
HGSW 3314 · #80969D · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 29
HGSW 9135 · #80969D · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 29

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.89
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR62 · #8E9294 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 29
DEGR74 · #878C8C · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 26
DET612 · #8D8F8E · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 27
DET560 · #7B9093 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 27

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.81
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-95 · #858C90 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 26

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.32
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 306 · #7C8E96 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 26
NO. 272 · #8C8E8D · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 27

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.13
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0527 · #848B8D · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 25
0491 · #859496 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 28
H048 · #84979A · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 28
H047 · #7D9192 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 27

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.61
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0491 · #7D8F92 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 28
H0048 · #85979A · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 30
H0047 · #7D9294 · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 27

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All gray at Rodda →
CA194 · #868D8F · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 26
CA197 · #86979A · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 30
R081 · #81959D · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 29

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-968 · #88908F · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 27
C2-953 · #8B8E8D · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 27

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.09
All gray at Portola Paints →
JULES · #85929A · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 28

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.46
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-PW · #7C8E97 · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 27

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.61
All gray at Kompozit →
0491 · #7D8F92 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 26

Similar PPG / Glidden colors

closest in the PPG / Glidden deck

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

PPG0993-5 · LRV 26
PPG1145-5 · LRV 28
PPG1009-5 · LRV 28
PPG1043-5 · LRV 27
PPG1153-5 · LRV 26
PPG1003-5 · LRV 27

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #869094 in HSL space. Pair Feldspar with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#869094 + #948A86
TRIADIC
#869094 · #948690 · #909486
ANALOGOUS
#869491 · #869094 · #868994

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.27:1AA Large
Sample text on black
6.43:1AA

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

PPG / Glidden Feldspar Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Feldspar 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 PPG1038-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Feldspar

Behr's nearest match is Gotham Gray (MQ5-29), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Feldspar without repainting risk. See the full Gotham Gray swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Feldspar

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Feldspar is Deep Silver (2124-30) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Silver swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Feldspar

The closest Valspar equivalent of Feldspar is Blue Driftwood (M357). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.6 vs 27). If Valspar is your counter, order Blue Driftwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Driftwood swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Feldspar

The closest Glidden equivalent of Feldspar is Feldspar (PPG1038-5). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Glidden is your counter, order Feldspar and you'll get the same color. See the full Feldspar swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Feldspar

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Feldspar. The nearest is Grayed Foundry (426-6DB) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grayed Foundry swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Feldspar

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Feldspar. The nearest is Stieglitz Silver (DET612) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stieglitz Silver swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Feldspar

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Deep Rock (JG-95), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Feldspar without repainting risk. See the full Deep Rock swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Feldspar

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Feldspar. The nearest is Plummett (NO. 272) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plummett swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Feldspar

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Feldspar is Smoky Day (0491) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Day swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Feldspar

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Feldspar. The nearest is Lexington Blue (H0047) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lexington Blue swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Feldspar

Rodda's nearest match is Steel (CA194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Feldspar without repainting risk. See the full Steel swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Feldspar

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Feldspar is Carbon Dust (C2-968) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carbon Dust swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Feldspar

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Feldspar is Jules (JULES) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jules swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Feldspar

At Backdrop, the closest color to Feldspar is Polly Wants (BD-PW) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polly Wants swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Feldspar

Kompozit has no exact twin of Feldspar. The nearest is Smoky Day (0491) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Day swatch →

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