Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Outback |
| SKU | PPG1088-5 |
| Hex | #C8A375 |
| RGB | 200, 163, 117 |
| HSL | 33°, 43%, 62% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Outback
Outback sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Outback 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
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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Outback 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 #C8A375 in HSL space. Pair Outback 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 Outback Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Outback 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 PPG1088-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Outback
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Outback is Vintage Gold (SW 9024). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Vintage Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Outback
Behr's nearest match is Peanut Butter (270F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outback without repainting risk. See the full Peanut Butter swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Outback
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Roxbury Caramel (HC-42), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outback without repainting risk. See the full Roxbury Caramel swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Outback
Valspar's nearest match is Roasted Cashew (M147), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42.1 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outback without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Cashew swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Outback
The closest Glidden equivalent of Outback is Outback (PPG1088-5). At ΔE 0.33 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Glidden is your counter, order Outback and you'll get the same color. See the full Outback swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Outback
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cork Board (318-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outback without repainting risk. See the full Cork Board swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Outback
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Outback is Grecian Gold (HGSW 2174). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Grecian Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Grecian Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Outback
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Outback is Medallion (DEC729) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Medallion swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Outback
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Outback is Cane (NO. 53) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cane swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Outback
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Outback is Back to Basics (0255). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Back to Basics and you'll get the same color. See the full Back to Basics swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Outback
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Outback is Cinnamon Toast (0246). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Cinnamon Toast and you'll get the same color. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Outback
At Rodda, the closest color to Outback is Loam (CA119) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Loam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Outback
C2 Paint's nearest match is Gold Digger (C2-858), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outback without repainting risk. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Outback
At Clare, the closest color to Outback is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Outback
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Outback is Cinnamon Toast (0246). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Kompozit is your counter, order Cinnamon Toast and you'll get the same color. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →