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PPG / Glidden Glidden Vintage CharmGLN-33 · #A09480 · LRV 33

Why this color. Warm earthy tan; Glidden's bestseller for vintage and traditional homes.

Glidden Vintage Charm 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 GLN-33 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

PPG / GLIDDEN GLIDDEN VINTAGE CHARM
RGB 160, 148, 128LRV 33

Color spec

BrandPPG / Glidden
NameGlidden Vintage Charm
SKUGLN-33
Hex#A09480
RGB160, 148, 128
HSL38°, 14%, 56%
LRV33
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
See PPG / Glidden Glidden Vintage Charm on your own walls — upload a room photo.SEE IT IN YOUR ROOM →

About PPG / Glidden Glidden Vintage Charm

Glidden Vintage Charm 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.

Glidden Vintage Charm 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

18 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 1.83
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9117 · #A4947E · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 31
SW 7504 · #9E9284 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 29
SW 9174 · #A0907F · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 29
SW 2827 · #A7947C · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 31

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.65
All neutral at Behr →
ECC-43-2 · #A29682 · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 31
PPU7-23 · #A09483 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 30
HDC-CT-20 · #9E9588 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 31
PPU8-20 · #9D9787 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 31

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.93
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
ES-51 · #A2947F · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 41
978 · #9D917D · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 29
AF-155 · #9F9282 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 31
HC-77 · #A3927C · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 29

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.09
All neutral at Valspar →
V147-4 · #9B9079 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 28.2
8005-5E · #9E8F7B · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 28
V135-5 · #9E8F7B · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 28.4
6005-2A · #9E9386 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 29.9

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.59
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1023-5 · #9F9484 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 30
PPG14-13 · #A0917E · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 29
20YY 31/106 · #A39686 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 31
PPG15-19 · #A39281 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 30

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.58
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
420-4DB · #A0937F · ΔE 0.58 · LRV 30
417-4DB · #A4937B · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 30
405-4DB · #9E9284 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 29
HGSW 3184 · #A4947E · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 31
HGSW 9117 · #A4947E · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 31
HGSW 3464 · #9E9284 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 29
HGSW 7504 · #9E9284 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 29

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DESS43 · #A29582 · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 31
DE6222 · #9F947D · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 28
DE6229 · #9C9584 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 28
DE6243 · #9C9680 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 29

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.81
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-128 · #A39B89 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 33

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.79
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 216 · #989188 · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 29
NO. 243 · #9A9087 · ΔE 4.94 · LRV 29

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.82
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0338 · #A2947B · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 30
H113 · #A39788 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 31
H123 · #A09175 · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 27

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.71
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0338 · #A09176 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 29
H0113 · #A49688 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 32
H0123 · #A09073 · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 29
0365 · #A29778 · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 31

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All neutral at Rodda →
CA143 · #A2947E · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 30
CA088 · #9C9285 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 29
R039 · #A4927E · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 30
CA070 · #A19489 · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 31

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.57
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-907 · #9E9581 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 30
C2-890 · #A29883 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 32
C2-811 · #9F9586 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 31
C2-924 · #9C9880 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 31

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.26
All neutral at Portola Paints →
LA CATEDRAL · #A79D8D · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 34
BOND STREET · #968F7B · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 28
BOONDOCKS · #B09E85 · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 35

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.63
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
FRENCH LINEN · #A79D84 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 34

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.98
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 33
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 33

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.71
All neutral at Kompozit →
0338 · #A09176 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 29
0365 · #A29778 · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 31
0359 · #A19675 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 31
0379 · #9F9B84 · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 32

Similar PPG / Glidden colors

closest in the PPG / Glidden deck

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

PPG15-19 · LRV 30
PPG1023-5 · LRV 30
PPG14-13 · LRV 29
PPG1032-4 · LRV 29
PPG0999-4 · LRV 30
PPG14-02 · LRV 29

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A09480 in HSL space. Pair Glidden Vintage Charm with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A09480 + #808CA0
TRIADIC
#A09480 · #80A094 · #9480A0
ANALOGOUS
#A08480 · #A09480 · #9CA080

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.98:1fail
Sample text on black
7.04:1AAA

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

PPG / Glidden Glidden Vintage Charm Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Glidden Vintage Charm 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 GLN-33 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Urban Jungle (SW 9117), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glidden Vintage Charm without repainting risk. See the full Urban Jungle swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

Behr's nearest match is Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glidden Vintage Charm without repainting risk. See the full Rolling Pebble swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm is Beige Gray (ES-51). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 41 vs 33). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Beige Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Beige Gray swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

At Valspar, the closest color to Glidden Vintage Charm is Coastal Villa (6005-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29.9 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

Glidden's nearest match is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glidden Vintage Charm without repainting risk. See the full Stone Gray swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm is Clifton Point (420-4DB). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Clifton Point and you'll get the same color. See the full Clifton Point swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Carrollton Khaki (HGSW 3184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glidden Vintage Charm without repainting risk. See the full Carrollton Khaki swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Weather Board (DE6222), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glidden Vintage Charm without repainting risk. See the full Weather Board swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Glidden Vintage Charm. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Whipcord (0338), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glidden Vintage Charm without repainting risk. See the full Whipcord swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Glidden Vintage Charm is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

Rodda's nearest match is Basil (CA143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glidden Vintage Charm without repainting risk. See the full Basil swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

C2 Paint's nearest match is Kalamazoo (C2-907), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glidden Vintage Charm without repainting risk. See the full Kalamazoo swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Glidden Vintage Charm. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

At Backdrop, the closest color to Glidden Vintage Charm is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.98, 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 Anita swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Glidden Vintage Charm

At Kompozit, the closest color to Glidden Vintage Charm is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →

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