Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Meander |
| SKU | PPG1029-5 |
| Hex | #908D7A |
| RGB | 144, 141, 122 |
| HSL | 52°, 9%, 52% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Meander
Meander sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Meander 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 Meander 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 #908D7A in HSL space. Pair Meander 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 Meander Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Meander 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 PPG1029-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Meander
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Meander. The nearest is Studio Clay (SW 9172) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Studio Clay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Meander
At Behr, the closest color to Meander is Shady Oak (PPF-43) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shady Oak swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Meander
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Meander is Wildwood Crest (1538) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wildwood Crest swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Meander
Valspar's nearest match is Gargoyle (8004-26E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Meander without repainting risk. See the full Gargoyle swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Meander
The closest Glidden equivalent of Meander is Meander (PPG1029-5). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Glidden is your counter, order Meander and you'll get the same color. See the full Meander swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Meander
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Meander is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Meander
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Meander. The nearest is Waterbury Clay (HGSW 3494) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Waterbury Clay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Meander
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Meander is Cattail Marsh (DEBN59) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cattail Marsh swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Meander
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Meander is Garden Party (JG-53). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Garden Party and you'll get the same color. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Meander
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Treron (NO. 292), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Meander without repainting risk. See the full Treron swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Meander
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Meander is Mirrored Willow (0380) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mirrored Willow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Meander
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Meander is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Meander
At Rodda, the closest color to Meander is Aged Cedar Shake (R045) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Cedar Shake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Meander
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Meander is Parador (C2-922) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parador swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Meander
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Meander is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Meander
At Kompozit, the closest color to Meander is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →