Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Momentum |
| SKU | PPG1028-6 |
| Hex | #74705C |
| RGB | 116, 112, 92 |
| HSL | 50°, 12%, 41% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Momentum
With an LRV of 16, Momentum is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Momentum works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Momentum 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 #74705C in HSL space. Pair Momentum 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 Momentum Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Momentum 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 PPG1028-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Momentum
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Momentum is Sage Green Light (SW 2851). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sage Green Light and you'll get the same color. See the full Sage Green Light swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Momentum
At Behr, the closest color to Momentum is Mudslide (BXC-05) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mudslide swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Momentum
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Momentum is Mountain Moss (2142-30) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Moss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Momentum
At Valspar, the closest color to Momentum is Secret Mission (V145-5) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.7 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Mission swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Momentum
The closest Glidden equivalent of Momentum is Momentum (PPG1028-6). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Glidden is your counter, order Momentum and you'll get the same color. See the full Momentum swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Momentum
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Momentum is Hammlet Hill (423-5DB). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Hammlet Hill and you'll get the same color. See the full Hammlet Hill swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Momentum
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Momentum is Cocoon (HGSW 3222) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cocoon swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Momentum
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Momentum is Secret Path (DE6252) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Path swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Momentum
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Momentum. The nearest is Estate (JG-159) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Estate swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Momentum
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Candle Wax (0374), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Momentum without repainting risk. See the full Candle Wax swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Momentum
At Rodda, the closest color to Momentum is Bronze Lantern (R047) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronze Lantern swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Momentum
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Momentum is Lounge Lizard (C2-903) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lounge Lizard swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Momentum
At Clare, the closest color to Momentum is Field Trip (PNT100-DP-66) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Field Trip swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Momentum
Kompozit has no exact twin of Momentum. The nearest is Stormy Weather (0576) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stormy Weather swatch →