Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Petaluma Dust |
| SKU | PPG15-10 |
| Hex | #AD9677 |
| RGB | 173, 150, 119 |
| HSL | 34°, 25%, 57% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Petaluma Dust
Petaluma Dust sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Petaluma Dust 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
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 Petaluma Dust 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 #AD9677 in HSL space. Pair Petaluma Dust 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 Petaluma Dust Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Petaluma Dust 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 PPG15-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Serengeti Grass (SW 9116), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Petaluma Dust without repainting risk. See the full Serengeti Grass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
Behr's nearest match is Burnt Almond (280F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Petaluma Dust without repainting risk. See the full Burnt Almond swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Petaluma Dust is Great Plains Gold (1077). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Great Plains Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Great Plains Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
Valspar's nearest match is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Petaluma Dust without repainting risk. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
The closest Glidden equivalent of Petaluma Dust is Petaluma Dust (PPG15-10). At ΔE 0.42 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Glidden is your counter, order Petaluma Dust and you'll get the same color. See the full Petaluma Dust swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Petaluma Dust is Oak Hollow (415-5DB). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Oak Hollow and you'll get the same color. See the full Oak Hollow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Burlap (HGSW 3193), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Petaluma Dust without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Petaluma Dust. The nearest is Colorado Trail (DE6117) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Colorado Trail swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Petaluma Dust is Country Dweller (0176) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Dweller swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
Rodda has no exact twin of Petaluma Dust. The nearest is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Petaluma Dust is Tempura (C2-842) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tempura swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Petaluma Dust is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
Backdrop has no exact twin of Petaluma Dust. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Petaluma Dust
At Kompozit, the closest color to Petaluma Dust is Country Dweller (0176) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Dweller swatch →