Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Loveliest Leaves |
| SKU | PPG1116-6 |
| Hex | #A69A5C |
| RGB | 166, 154, 92 |
| HSL | 50°, 29%, 51% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About PPG / Glidden Loveliest Leaves
Loveliest Leaves sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Loveliest Leaves is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
10 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 yellow from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Loveliest Leaves 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 #A69A5C in HSL space. Pair Loveliest Leaves 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 Loveliest Leaves Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Loveliest Leaves 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 PPG1116-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Behr has no exact twin of Loveliest Leaves. The nearest is Tapestry Gold (BNC-15) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tapestry Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Loveliest Leaves is Fresh Olive (2149-30) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Olive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Valspar's nearest match is Acacia Tree (T510), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.9 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Loveliest Leaves without repainting risk. See the full Acacia Tree swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
The closest Glidden equivalent of Loveliest Leaves is Loveliest Leaves (PPG1116-6). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Glidden is your counter, order Loveliest Leaves and you'll get the same color. See the full Loveliest Leaves swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Loveliest Leaves is Organic Matter (DE5509) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Organic Matter swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Loveliest Leaves. The nearest is Rain Boots (0802) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Loveliest Leaves is Shiny Gold (0388) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Loveliest Leaves. The nearest is Serengeti (C2-648) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Loveliest Leaves
At Kompozit, the closest color to Loveliest Leaves is Shiny Gold (0388) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →