Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Oregano |
| SKU | PPG1122-6 |
| Hex | #808454 |
| RGB | 128, 132, 84 |
| HSL | 65°, 22%, 42% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Green |
About PPG / Glidden Oregano
With an LRV of 22, Oregano 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.
Oregano works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 green from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Oregano 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 #808454 in HSL space. Pair Oregano 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 Oregano Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Oregano 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 PPG1122-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Oregano
At Behr, the closest color to Oregano is Martini Olive (PMD-47) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Martini Olive swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Oregano
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Oregano is Home on the Range (483) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Home on the Range swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Oregano
At Valspar, the closest color to Oregano is Green Jalapeño (6005-6C) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20.5 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Jalapeño swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Oregano
The closest Glidden equivalent of Oregano is Oregano (PPG1122-6). At ΔE 0.38 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). If Glidden is your counter, order Oregano and you'll get the same color. See the full Oregano swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Oregano
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Oregano is Ripened Avocado (224-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ripened Avocado swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Oregano
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Dark Cavern (DE5531), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Oregano without repainting risk. See the full Dark Cavern swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Oregano
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Oregano. The nearest is Celery Seeds (JG-58) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Celery Seeds swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Oregano
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Oregano. The nearest is Sap Green (NO. 199) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sap Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Oregano
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Oregano. The nearest is Taffeta Sheen (0416) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Taffeta Sheen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Oregano
Kompozit has no exact twin of Oregano. The nearest is Taffeta Sheen (0416) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Taffeta Sheen swatch →