Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Gristmill |
| SKU | PPG1026-5 |
| Hex | #A29371 |
| RGB | 162, 147, 113 |
| HSL | 42°, 21%, 54% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Gristmill
Gristmill sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Gristmill 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Gristmill 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 #A29371 in HSL space. Pair Gristmill 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 Gristmill Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gristmill 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 PPG1026-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gristmill
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is San Antonio Sage (SW 7731), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gristmill without repainting risk. See the full San Antonio Sage swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gristmill
The closest Behr equivalent of Gristmill is Caraway (PMD-37). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Behr is your counter, order Caraway and you'll get the same color. See the full Caraway swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gristmill
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is At Home with Nature (1518), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gristmill without repainting risk. See the full At Home with Nature swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gristmill
Valspar's nearest match is Brussels Sprouts (8004-22E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gristmill without repainting risk. See the full Brussels Sprouts swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gristmill
The closest Glidden equivalent of Gristmill is Gristmill (PPG1026-5). 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 30 vs 30). If Glidden is your counter, order Gristmill and you'll get the same color. See the full Gristmill swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gristmill
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Batter's Box (320-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gristmill without repainting risk. See the full Batter's Box swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gristmill
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gristmill is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gristmill
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Basket Weaving (DEBN58), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gristmill without repainting risk. See the full Basket Weaving swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gristmill
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Gristmill. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gristmill
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is All Nighter (0332), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gristmill without repainting risk. See the full All Nighter swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gristmill
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Green Sleeves (0359), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gristmill without repainting risk. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gristmill
Rodda has no exact twin of Gristmill. The nearest is Basil (CA143) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Basil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gristmill
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gristmill. The nearest is Cafe Latte (C2-841) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cafe Latte swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gristmill
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Gristmill. The nearest is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gristmill
Kompozit's nearest match is Green Sleeves (0359), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gristmill without repainting risk. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →