Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Rock Slide |
| SKU | PPG1022-4 |
| Hex | #A2968D |
| RGB | 162, 150, 141 |
| HSL | 26°, 10%, 59% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Rock Slide
Rock Slide sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Rock Slide 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
18 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
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Rock Slide 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 #A2968D in HSL space. Pair Rock Slide 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 Rock Slide Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rock Slide 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 PPG1022-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rock Slide
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sticks & Stones (SW 7503), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Slide without repainting risk. See the full Sticks & Stones swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rock Slide
Behr's nearest match is Pebbled Path (PPF-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Slide without repainting risk. See the full Pebbled Path swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rock Slide
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rock Slide is Gothic Arch (CSP-80) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gothic Arch swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rock Slide
At Valspar, the closest color to Rock Slide is Aspen Gray (6004-2A) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.3 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aspen Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rock Slide
The closest Glidden equivalent of Rock Slide is Rock Slide (PPG1022-4). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Glidden is your counter, order Rock Slide and you'll get the same color. See the full Rock Slide swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rock Slide
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rock Slide is Dusky Gray (439-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rock Slide
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rock Slide is Highland Grey (HGSW 2444) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highland Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rock Slide
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Rock Slide is Well Balanced (DEGR26). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Well Balanced and you'll get the same color. See the full Well Balanced swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rock Slide
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Rock Slide is Homebody (JG-136) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rock Slide
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rock Slide. The nearest is Worsted (NO. 284) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rock Slide
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rock Slide is Trenton Taupe (H113) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rock Slide
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rock Slide is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rock Slide
Rodda's nearest match is Burlap (CA070), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Slide without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rock Slide
C2 Paint's nearest match is Darwin (C2-810), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rock Slide without repainting risk. See the full Darwin swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rock Slide
Backdrop has no exact twin of Rock Slide. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rock Slide
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rock Slide is Young Colt (0198) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Young Colt swatch →