Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Molasses |
| SKU | PPG1079-7 |
| Hex | #74563D |
| RGB | 116, 86, 61 |
| HSL | 27°, 31%, 35% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About PPG / Glidden Molasses
With an LRV of 11, Molasses is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Molasses works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Molasses 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 #74563D in HSL space. Pair Molasses 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 Molasses Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Molasses 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 PPG1079-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Molasses
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Molasses is Coconut Husk (SW 6111) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coconut Husk swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Molasses
Behr's nearest match is Clockworks (MQ2-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Molasses without repainting risk. See the full Clockworks swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Molasses
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Kona (AF-165), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Molasses without repainting risk. See the full Kona swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Molasses
At Valspar, the closest color to Molasses is Château Mantle (V085-6) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10.5 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Château Mantle swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Molasses
The closest Glidden equivalent of Molasses is Molasses (PPG1079-7). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If Glidden is your counter, order Molasses and you'll get the same color. See the full Molasses swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Molasses
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Molasses is Olde Metal (414-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olde Metal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Molasses
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Molasses is Hawkeye Brown (HGSW 3141) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hawkeye Brown swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Molasses
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Molasses. The nearest is Briar (DEC712) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Briar swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Molasses
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Molasses. The nearest is Brownstone (H0133) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brownstone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Molasses
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Molasses is Cigarro (CIGARRO) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cigarro swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Molasses
At Backdrop, the closest color to Molasses is Buenos Aires (BD-BA) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Molasses
At Kompozit, the closest color to Molasses is Alpha Male (0193) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alpha Male swatch →