Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Positively Palm |
| SKU | PPG1030-6 |
| Hex | #77745E |
| RGB | 119, 116, 94 |
| HSL | 53°, 12%, 42% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Positively Palm
With an LRV of 17, Positively Palm 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.
Positively Palm works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Positively Palm 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 #77745E in HSL space. Pair Positively Palm 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 Positively Palm Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Positively Palm 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 PPG1030-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Positively Palm
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Positively Palm is Messenger Bag (SW 7740) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Messenger Bag swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Positively Palm
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Positively Palm. The nearest is Bayleaf (1533) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bayleaf swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Positively Palm
Valspar has no exact twin of Positively Palm. The nearest is Private Affair (8004-23F) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Private Affair swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Positively Palm
The closest Glidden equivalent of Positively Palm is Positively Palm (PPG1030-6). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). If Glidden is your counter, order Positively Palm and you'll get the same color. See the full Positively Palm swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Positively Palm
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Positively Palm is Habitat (HGSW 3502) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Habitat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Positively Palm
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Positively Palm. The nearest is Outdoorsy (DEBN60) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Outdoorsy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Positively Palm
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Positively Palm is Dibber (NO. 312) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dibber swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Positively Palm
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Candle Wax (0374), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Positively Palm without repainting risk. See the full Candle Wax swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Positively Palm
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Positively Palm is Boardman (H0089) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boardman swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Positively Palm
At Rodda, the closest color to Positively Palm is Bronze Lantern (R047) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronze Lantern swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Positively Palm
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Positively Palm. The nearest is Woodlake (C2-871) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Woodlake swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Positively Palm
At Clare, the closest color to Positively Palm is Field Trip (PNT100-DP-66) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Field Trip swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Positively Palm
Backdrop has no exact twin of Positively Palm. The nearest is Old Soul (BD-OS) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Positively Palm
Kompozit has no exact twin of Positively Palm. The nearest is Stormy Weather (0576) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stormy Weather swatch →