Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Gremlin |
| SKU | PPG1110-5 |
| Hex | #A89954 |
| RGB | 168, 153, 84 |
| HSL | 49°, 33%, 49% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About PPG / Glidden Gremlin
Gremlin sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Gremlin is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. 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 Gremlin 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 #A89954 in HSL space. Pair Gremlin 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 Gremlin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gremlin 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 PPG1110-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gremlin
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gremlin. The nearest is Edgy Gold (SW 6409) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Edgy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gremlin
At Behr, the closest color to Gremlin is Tapestry Gold (BNC-15) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tapestry Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gremlin
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gremlin is Fresh Olive (2149-30) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Olive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gremlin
At Valspar, the closest color to Gremlin is Organic Garden (6005-6B) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.7 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Organic Garden swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gremlin
The closest Glidden equivalent of Gremlin is Gremlin (PPG1110-5). At ΔE 0.33 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Glidden is your counter, order Gremlin and you'll get the same color. See the full Gremlin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gremlin
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Gremlin. The nearest is Tiny Tadpole (221-5DB) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tiny Tadpole swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gremlin
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gremlin. The nearest is Olivine Crystal (HGSW 2214) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Olivine Crystal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gremlin
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gremlin is Organic Matter (DE5509) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Organic Matter swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gremlin
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gremlin is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gremlin
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gremlin is Serengeti (C2-648) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gremlin
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gremlin is Shiny Gold (0388) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →