Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Karma |
| SKU | PPG1026-4 |
| Hex | #B2A584 |
| RGB | 178, 165, 132 |
| HSL | 43°, 23%, 61% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Karma
Karma sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Karma 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
18 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Karma 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 #B2A584 in HSL space. Pair Karma 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 Karma Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Karma 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 PPG1026-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Karma
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Karma is Garden Sage (SW 7736). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Garden Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Garden Sage swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Karma
Behr's nearest match is Cactus Hill (ECC-26-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Karma without repainting risk. See the full Cactus Hill swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Karma
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Karma is Wicker Basket (CSP-255) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Karma
Valspar's nearest match is Fresh Leaf (8004-22D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Karma without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Karma
The closest Glidden equivalent of Karma is Karma (PPG1026-4). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Glidden is your counter, order Karma and you'll get the same color. See the full Karma swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Karma
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Karma. The nearest is Principle Greige (420-3DB) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Principle Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Karma
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Karma is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Karma
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Karma. The nearest is Desert Gray (DEC760) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Desert Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Karma
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Juniper Tree (JG-166), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Karma without repainting risk. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Karma
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Karma is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Karma
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Karma is Vintage Gold (0282) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Karma
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Karma. The nearest is Rich Reward (0302) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rich Reward swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Karma
At Rodda, the closest color to Karma is Lentil (CA161) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lentil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Karma
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Karma is Element (C2-685) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Element swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Karma
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Karma. The nearest is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Karma
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Karma. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Karma
Kompozit has no exact twin of Karma. The nearest is Rich Reward (0302) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rich Reward swatch →