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PPG / GLIDDEN · PPG0998-3

PPG / Glidden Kalispell#AFAAA3 · LRV 41

Kalispell reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what PPG / Glidden PPG0998-3 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

PPG / GLIDDEN KALISPELL
RGB 175, 170, 163 LRV 41

Color spec

Brand PPG / Glidden
Name Kalispell
SKU PPG0998-3
Hex #AFAAA3
RGB 175, 170, 163
HSL 35°, 7%, 66%
LRV 41
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Neutral

About PPG / Glidden Kalispell

Kalispell sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.

Kalispell 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 at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.57
All neutral at Behr →
HDC-NT-09G · #B0ABA3 · ΔE 0.57 · LRV 41
PPU24-10 · #ADAAA2 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 40
PPU18-14 · #ACAAA8 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 40
780B-4 · #AEABAA · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 41
PPF-39 · #ABACA8 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 41

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.86
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR17 · #AEAAA2 · ΔE 0.86 · LRV 41
DEGR19 · #AEA79F · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 39
DEGR46 · #ABA8A1 · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 39
DEGR64 · #A8AAA4 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 40
DE6388 · #AFA8A9 · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 37

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-783 · #AFABA6 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 41
C2-988 · #A8A9A1 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 39
C2-987 · #A8AAA9 · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 40
C2-814 · #B2A797 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 39
C2-941 · #ACAEA2 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 42

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.09
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-118 · #ACA9A3 · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 40
JG-14 · #B0AEA7 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 42
JG-15 · #A7A9A3 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 39
JG-110 · #B5A89A · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 40
JG-99 · #B0AAAB · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 41

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.29
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7643 · #B2ADA4 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 42
SW 7017 · #ACA79E · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 39
SW 7650 · #AAA9A4 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 40
SW 6003 · #ADA8A5 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 39
SW 6185 · #ABAC9F · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 41

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-40 · #B0ACA3 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 41
1474 · #ADABA2 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 40
CSP-105 · #B1ADA2 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 42
ES-72 · #AEAA9D · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 40
2112-50 · #AEABAA · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 41

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.87
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0561 · #B1AA9F · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 40
0574 · #A8A79E · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 38
0547 · #B2AFAF · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 43
H107 · #B4AB99 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 40
0421 · #ACADA0 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 41

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.2
All neutral at Valspar →
V118-2 · #A9A8A2 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 38.9
V145-3 · #A8A89F · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 38.7
M132 · #B3A79A · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 39.7
5007-1C · #A9AAA0 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 39.5
4002-1B · #B3A8A4 · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 40.4

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.3
All neutral at Kompozit →
0561 · #AEA69B · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 39
0553 · #B2ACA9 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 42
0204 · #B8AEA2 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 43
0547 · #AFADAD · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 42
0421 · #A7A89B · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 39

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.43
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 267 · #B7AFA9 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 44
NO. 5 · #B2ADA0 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 42
NO. 88 · #B1B1AA · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 44
NO. 91 · #AEB2A4 · ΔE 6.38 · LRV 44
NO. 18 · #B0AF9B · ΔE 6.61 · LRV 42

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.53
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
440-3DB · #AEA597 · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 38
422-4DB · #B0AB9C · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 41
421-3DB · #B2AC9C · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 41
445-2DB · #B4AAA8 · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 41
425-3DB · #ADB1A7 · ΔE 5.36 · LRV 43

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.15
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 5.15 · LRV 38
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 6.58 · LRV 33
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 9.46 · LRV 35
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 10.7 · LRV 41
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 15.68 · LRV 38

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 7.92
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-15 · #9CA2A7 · ΔE 7.92 · LRV 36
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 8.32 · LRV 47
PNT100-DP-78 · #99AAA4 · ΔE 10.1 · LRV 38
PNT100-MD-43 · #9AB0AB · ΔE 11.6 · LRV 41
PNT100-LT-44 · #90B5B3 · ΔE 15.57 · LRV 42

Similar PPG / Glidden colors

closest in the PPG / Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Kalispell within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPG14-01 · LRV 41
PPG1008-3 · LRV 42
PPG1000-3 · LRV 40
PPG0997-4 · LRV 41
PPG0999-3 · LRV 42
PPG1025-4 · LRV 40

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #AFAAA3 in HSL space. Pair Kalispell with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#AFAAA3 + #A3A8AF
TRIADIC
#AFAAA3 · #A3AFAA · #AAA3AF
ANALOGOUS
#AFA4A3 · #AFAAA3 · #AEAFA3

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.31:1 fail
Sample text on black
9.1:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

PPG / Glidden Kalispell Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Kalispell 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 PPG0998-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Kalispell

The closest Behr equivalent of Kalispell is Stingray Gray (HDC-NT-09G). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Behr is your counter, order Stingray Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Stingray Gray swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kalispell

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Kalispell is Heart of Stone (DEGR17). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Heart of Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Heart of Stone swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Kalispell

C2 Paint's nearest match is Pale Granite (C2-783), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kalispell without repainting risk. See the full Pale Granite swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kalispell

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Refinished (JG-118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kalispell without repainting risk. See the full Refinished swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kalispell

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kalispell without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kalispell

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Kalispell is Cape May Cobblestone (1474) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cape May Cobblestone swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kalispell

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kalispell is Proper Gray (SW 6003) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Proper Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Kalispell

At Kompozit, the closest color to Kalispell is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kalispell

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Kalispell is Hardwick White (NO. 5) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hardwick White swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Kalispell

Valspar has no exact twin of Kalispell. The nearest is London Coach (4002-1B) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.4 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Coach swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kalispell

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Kalispell. The nearest is Silver Plated (445-2DB) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Plated swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Kalispell

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Kalispell — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 5.15). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0998-3 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Kalispell

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Kalispell — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 10.1). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0998-3 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →

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