Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Kangaroo |
| SKU | PPG1078-4 |
| Hex | #C4AD93 |
| RGB | 196, 173, 147 |
| HSL | 32°, 29%, 67% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Kangaroo
Kangaroo sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Kangaroo 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Kangaroo 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 #C4AD93 in HSL space. Pair Kangaroo 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 Kangaroo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kangaroo 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 PPG1078-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kangaroo
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kangaroo is Favorite Tan (SW 6157) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Favorite Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kangaroo
Behr's nearest match is Basswood (MQ2-46), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kangaroo without repainting risk. See the full Basswood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kangaroo
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Palm Desert Tan (1123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kangaroo without repainting risk. See the full Palm Desert Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kangaroo
Valspar's nearest match is Moose Mousse (3003-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kangaroo without repainting risk. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kangaroo
The closest Glidden equivalent of Kangaroo is Kangaroo (PPG1078-4). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Kangaroo and you'll get the same color. See the full Kangaroo swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kangaroo
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sycamore Bark (416-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kangaroo without repainting risk. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kangaroo
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kangaroo is Favorite Tan (HGSW 3215) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Favorite Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kangaroo
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sandal (DEC715), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kangaroo without repainting risk. See the full Sandal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kangaroo
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Kangaroo is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kangaroo
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Kangaroo. The nearest is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kangaroo
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kangaroo without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kangaroo
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Kangaroo. The nearest is Apple Pie (0162) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Apple Pie swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Kangaroo
The closest Rodda equivalent of Kangaroo is Barley (CA052). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Rodda is your counter, order Barley and you'll get the same color. See the full Barley swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kangaroo
C2 Paint's nearest match is Epicure (C2-829), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kangaroo without repainting risk. See the full Epicure swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kangaroo
Kompozit has no exact twin of Kangaroo. The nearest is Apple Pie (0162) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Apple Pie swatch →