Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Notorious |
| SKU | PPG1074-4 |
| Hex | #BCA999 |
| RGB | 188, 169, 153 |
| HSL | 27°, 21%, 67% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Notorious
Notorious sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Notorious 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 Notorious 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 #BCA999 in HSL space. Pair Notorious 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 Notorious Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Notorious 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 PPG1074-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Notorious
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Smoky Beige (SW 9087), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Notorious without repainting risk. See the full Smoky Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Notorious
Behr's nearest match is Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Notorious without repainting risk. See the full Mesa Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Notorious
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Notorious is Pensive (AF-140) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pensive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Notorious
At Valspar, the closest color to Notorious is Ivory Brown (6006-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.2 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ivory Brown swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Notorious
The closest Glidden equivalent of Notorious is Notorious (PPG1074-4). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Glidden is your counter, order Notorious and you'll get the same color. See the full Notorious swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Notorious
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Notorious is 10 Gallon Hat (413-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 10 Gallon Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Notorious
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tweed Jacket (HGSW 3095), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Notorious without repainting risk. See the full Tweed Jacket swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Notorious
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Notorious is Stanford Stone (DET696). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Stanford Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Stanford Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Notorious
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Notorious is Rustic Oak (JG-110) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Notorious
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Smoked Trout (NO. 60), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Notorious without repainting risk. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Notorious
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Notorious is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Notorious
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Delicate Honeysweet (0189), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Notorious without repainting risk. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Notorious
Rodda's nearest match is Unity (R129), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Notorious without repainting risk. See the full Unity swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Notorious
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Notorious is Intrigue (C2-812) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intrigue swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Notorious
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Notorious is Havana (HAVANA) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Notorious
Kompozit's nearest match is Delicate Honeysweet (0189), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Notorious without repainting risk. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →