Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Oyster Shell |
| SKU | PPG14-13 |
| Hex | #A0917E |
| RGB | 160, 145, 126 |
| HSL | 34°, 15%, 56% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Oyster Shell
Oyster Shell sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Oyster Shell 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
17 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Oyster Shell 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 #A0917E in HSL space. Pair Oyster Shell 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 Oyster Shell Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Oyster Shell 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 PPG14-13 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oyster Shell
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Moth Wing (SW 9174), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oyster Shell without repainting risk. See the full Moth Wing swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Oyster Shell
At Behr, the closest color to Oyster Shell is Cozy Cocoa (BNC-13) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cozy Cocoa swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Oyster Shell
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Raccoon Hollow (978), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oyster Shell without repainting risk. See the full Raccoon Hollow swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Oyster Shell
The closest Valspar equivalent of Oyster Shell is Stone Terrace (8005-5E). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). If Valspar is your counter, order Stone Terrace and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Terrace swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Oyster Shell
The closest Glidden equivalent of Oyster Shell is Oyster Shell (PPG14-13). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Glidden is your counter, order Oyster Shell and you'll get the same color. See the full Oyster Shell swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Oyster Shell
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Clifton Point (420-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oyster Shell without repainting risk. See the full Clifton Point swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oyster Shell
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pebble Pathway (HGSW 2484), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oyster Shell without repainting risk. See the full Pebble Pathway swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Oyster Shell
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Oyster Shell is Bison Beige (DEC750). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Bison Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Bison Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Oyster Shell
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Oyster Shell. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Oyster Shell
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Oyster Shell is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Oyster Shell
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Oyster Shell is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Oyster Shell
Rodda's nearest match is Soft Maple Wood (R039), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oyster Shell without repainting risk. See the full Soft Maple Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Oyster Shell
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Oyster Shell is Kalamazoo (C2-907) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kalamazoo swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Oyster Shell
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Oyster Shell. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Oyster Shell
At Backdrop, the closest color to Oyster Shell is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Oyster Shell
At Kompozit, the closest color to Oyster Shell is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →