Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | It Works |
| SKU | PPG1092-6 |
| Hex | #AF8A5B |
| RGB | 175, 138, 91 |
| HSL | 34°, 34%, 52% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden It Works
It Works 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 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.
It Works 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
16 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to It Works 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 #AF8A5B in HSL space. Pair It Works 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 It Works Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching It Works 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 PPG1092-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of It Works
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to It Works is Peristyle Brass (SW 43) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peristyle Brass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of It Works
Behr's nearest match is Almond Roca (S260-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for It Works without repainting risk. See the full Almond Roca swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of It Works
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of It Works is Bryan Ochre (CW-390). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Bryan Ochre and you'll get the same color. See the full Bryan Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of It Works
Valspar's nearest match is Caramel Gold (3006-7B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29.8 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for It Works without repainting risk. See the full Caramel Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of It Works
The closest Glidden equivalent of It Works is It Works (PPG1092-6). 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 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order It Works and you'll get the same color. See the full It Works swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of It Works
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to It Works is Toned Honey (214-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Toned Honey swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of It Works
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to It Works is Chamois (HGSW 2172) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chamois swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of It Works
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to It Works is Dark Sepia (DE6138) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Sepia swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of It Works
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to It Works is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of It Works
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of It Works. The nearest is Wet Sand (NO. 46) at ΔE 4.27 — 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 Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of It Works
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Rich Oak (0268), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for It Works without repainting risk. See the full Rich Oak swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of It Works
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of It Works. The nearest is Safari Sun (0248) at ΔE 3.63 — 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 Safari Sun swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of It Works
Rodda has no exact twin of It Works. The nearest is Madrona (CA102) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of It Works
C2 Paint has no exact twin of It Works. The nearest is Shade Moss (BD36) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shade Moss swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of It Works
Portola Paints has no exact twin of It Works. The nearest is Bandelier (BANDELIER) at ΔE 4.92 — 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 Bandelier swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of It Works
Kompozit has no exact twin of It Works. The nearest is Safari Sun (0248) at ΔE 3.63 — 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 Safari Sun swatch →