Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Hemlock |
| SKU | PPG1125-5 |
| Hex | #909374 |
| RGB | 144, 147, 116 |
| HSL | 66°, 13%, 52% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Hemlock
Hemlock sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Hemlock is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Hemlock 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 #909374 in HSL space. Pair Hemlock 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 Hemlock Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hemlock 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 PPG1125-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hemlock
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hemlock. The nearest is Leaflet (SW 9674) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Leaflet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hemlock
At Behr, the closest color to Hemlock is Carriage Door (770D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carriage Door swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hemlock
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Thayer Green (CSP-825), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hemlock without repainting risk. See the full Thayer Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hemlock
At Valspar, the closest color to Hemlock is Leafy Rise (5007-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.8 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Leafy Rise swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hemlock
The closest Glidden equivalent of Hemlock is Hemlock (PPG1125-5). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Hemlock and you'll get the same color. See the full Hemlock swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hemlock
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Desert Sage (DET505), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hemlock without repainting risk. See the full Desert Sage swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hemlock
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Hemlock. The nearest is Garden Party (JG-53) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hemlock
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Hemlock. The nearest is Sutcliffe Green (NO. 78) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sutcliffe Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hemlock
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hemlock is Fern Gully (0436) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fern Gully swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hemlock
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Hemlock. The nearest is Green Cast (0409) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Cast swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hemlock
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Hemlock. The nearest is Savoy Cabbage (BD81) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Savoy Cabbage swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hemlock
Kompozit has no exact twin of Hemlock. The nearest is Green Cast (0409) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Cast swatch →