Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Gobbledygook |
| SKU | PPG11-07 |
| Hex | #8E834E |
| RGB | 142, 131, 78 |
| HSL | 50°, 29%, 43% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About PPG / Glidden Gobbledygook
With an LRV of 23, Gobbledygook is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its yellow 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Gobbledygook works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Gobbledygook 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 #8E834E in HSL space. Pair Gobbledygook 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 Gobbledygook Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gobbledygook 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 PPG11-07 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gobbledygook
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gobbledygook is Rural Green (SW 6418). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rural Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Rural Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Behr's nearest match is Lucky Bamboo (PPU9-02), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gobbledygook without repainting risk. See the full Lucky Bamboo swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gobbledygook
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gobbledygook is Savannah Shade (525) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Savannah Shade swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Valspar has no exact twin of Gobbledygook. The nearest is Green Jalapeño (6005-6C) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20.5 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Jalapeño swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gobbledygook
The closest Glidden equivalent of Gobbledygook is Gobbledygook (PPG11-07). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). If Glidden is your counter, order Gobbledygook and you'll get the same color. See the full Gobbledygook swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gobbledygook
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Gobbledygook is Turkish Olive (223-6DB). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Turkish Olive and you'll get the same color. See the full Turkish Olive swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gobbledygook
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gobbledygook is Rural Green (HGSW 2222). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rural Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Rural Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gobbledygook
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Gobbledygook is Shaded Glen (DE5503). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Shaded Glen and you'll get the same color. See the full Shaded Glen swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Tropical Twist (0403), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gobbledygook without repainting risk. See the full Tropical Twist swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Gobbledygook. The nearest is Welcome Home (0325) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Welcome Home swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Rodda has no exact twin of Gobbledygook. The nearest is Aberdeen (R051) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gobbledygook
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gobbledygook. The nearest is Tapestry (C2-646) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tapestry swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gobbledygook
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gobbledygook. The nearest is Welcome Home (0325) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Welcome Home swatch →