Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Nettle |
| SKU | PPG1111-4 |
| Hex | #BBAC7E |
| RGB | 187, 172, 126 |
| HSL | 45°, 31%, 61% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Nettle
Nettle sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Nettle 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Nettle 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 #BBAC7E in HSL space. Pair Nettle 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 Nettle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nettle 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 PPG1111-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nettle
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nettle is Earthy Ochre (SW 9532) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Earthy Ochre swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nettle
At Behr, the closest color to Nettle is Everglade (MQ6-60) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everglade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nettle
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Nettle is Golden Divan (CSP-1005) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Divan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nettle
At Valspar, the closest color to Nettle is Green as a Bean (M110) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green as a Bean swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nettle
The closest Glidden equivalent of Nettle is Nettle (PPG1111-4). At ΔE 0.26 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Glidden is your counter, order Nettle and you'll get the same color. See the full Nettle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nettle
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Nettle. The nearest is Corked Tan (320-4DB) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nettle
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nettle is Mythic Green (HGSW 2215) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mythic Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nettle
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Nettle. The nearest is Handwoven (DE6200) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Handwoven swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nettle
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Nettle. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nettle
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Nettle. The nearest is Biscuit (NO. 38) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nettle
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Star of Gold (0323), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nettle without repainting risk. See the full Star of Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nettle
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Star of Gold (0323), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nettle without repainting risk. See the full Star of Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nettle
Rodda's nearest match is Heathered Herb (R050), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Nettle without repainting risk. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nettle
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Nettle is Bamboo (C2-875) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bamboo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Nettle
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Nettle is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nettle
Kompozit's nearest match is Star of Gold (0323), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nettle without repainting risk. See the full Star of Gold swatch →