Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Rapid Rock |
| SKU | PPG15-19 |
| Hex | #A39381 |
| RGB | 163, 147, 129 |
| HSL | 32°, 16%, 57% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Rapid Rock
Rapid Rock sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Rapid Rock 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 Rapid Rock 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 #A39381 in HSL space. Pair Rapid Rock 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 Rapid Rock Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rapid Rock 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 PPG15-19 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rapid Rock
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Urban Jungle (SW 9117), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rapid Rock without repainting risk. See the full Urban Jungle swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rapid Rock
Behr's nearest match is Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rapid Rock without repainting risk. See the full Rolling Pebble swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rapid Rock
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Beige Gray (ES-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 41 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rapid Rock without repainting risk. See the full Beige Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rapid Rock
At Valspar, the closest color to Rapid Rock is Coastal Villa (6005-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rapid Rock
The closest Glidden equivalent of Rapid Rock is Rapid Rock (PPG15-19). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Glidden is your counter, order Rapid Rock and you'll get the same color. See the full Rapid Rock swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rapid Rock
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rapid Rock is Clifton Point (420-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clifton Point swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rapid Rock
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Carrollton Khaki (HGSW 3184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rapid Rock without repainting risk. See the full Carrollton Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rapid Rock
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Early American Classic (DESS43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rapid Rock without repainting risk. See the full Early American Classic swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rapid Rock
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rapid Rock. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rapid Rock
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rapid Rock is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) 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 Rapid Rock
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Rain Barrel (H0113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rapid Rock without repainting risk. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rapid Rock
The closest Rodda equivalent of Rapid Rock is Soft Maple Wood (R039). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Rodda is your counter, order Soft Maple Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Soft Maple Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rapid Rock
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rapid Rock is Riff (C2-811) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riff swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rapid Rock
Backdrop's nearest match is Anita (BD-AN), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rapid Rock without repainting risk. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rapid Rock
Kompozit has no exact twin of Rapid Rock. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →