Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Golden Granola |
| SKU | PPG1094-5 |
| Hex | #B8996B |
| RGB | 184, 153, 107 |
| HSL | 36°, 35%, 57% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Golden Granola
Golden Granola sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Golden Granola 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
15 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Golden Granola 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 #B8996B in HSL space. Pair Golden Granola 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 Golden Granola Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Granola 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 PPG1094-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Granola
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rustic City (SW 7699), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Granola without repainting risk. See the full Rustic City swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Golden Granola
Behr's nearest match is Wilmington Tan (270F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Granola without repainting risk. See the full Wilmington Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Granola
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Baked Cumin (1062), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Granola without repainting risk. See the full Baked Cumin swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Granola
At Valspar, the closest color to Golden Granola is Corky (V088-4) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.1 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Corky swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Golden Granola
The closest Glidden equivalent of Golden Granola is Golden Granola (PPG1094-5). 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 34 vs 34). If Glidden is your counter, order Golden Granola and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Granola swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Granola
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Golden Granola is Mitered Edge (216-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mitered Edge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Granola
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Granola is Craggy Desert (HGSW 3134) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Craggy Desert swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Granola
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is New Cork (DE6180), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Granola without repainting risk. See the full New Cork swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Golden Granola
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Duster (NO. 319), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Granola without repainting risk. See the full Duster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Granola
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Golden Granola is Tan Hide (0261) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Hide swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Granola
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Danish Pine (H0030), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Granola without repainting risk. See the full Danish Pine swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Golden Granola
Rodda has no exact twin of Golden Granola. The nearest is Rye (CA101) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Granola
C2 Paint's nearest match is Walnut Hull (BD76), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Granola without repainting risk. See the full Walnut Hull swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Golden Granola
At Clare, the closest color to Golden Granola is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Granola
At Kompozit, the closest color to Golden Granola is Gold Season (0297) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Season swatch →