Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Saddle Soap |
| SKU | PPG1102-5 |
| Hex | #9F906E |
| RGB | 159, 144, 110 |
| HSL | 42°, 20%, 53% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Saddle Soap
Saddle Soap sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Saddle Soap 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
15 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Saddle Soap 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 #9F906E in HSL space. Pair Saddle Soap 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 Saddle Soap Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Saddle Soap 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 PPG1102-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saddle Soap
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Saddle Soap is Rattan Palm (SW 9533). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rattan Palm and you'll get the same color. See the full Rattan Palm swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Saddle Soap
Behr's nearest match is Caraway (PMD-37), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saddle Soap without repainting risk. See the full Caraway swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Saddle Soap
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Palace Tan (CW-35), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saddle Soap without repainting risk. See the full Palace Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Saddle Soap
At Valspar, the closest color to Saddle Soap is Caraway Shield (6008-4B) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.6 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caraway Shield swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Saddle Soap
The closest Glidden equivalent of Saddle Soap is Saddle Soap (PPG1102-5). 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 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Saddle Soap and you'll get the same color. See the full Saddle Soap swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Saddle Soap
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bronze Yellow (321-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saddle Soap without repainting risk. See the full Bronze Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saddle Soap
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Saddle Soap is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Saddle Soap
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Natural Bridge (DE6194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saddle Soap without repainting risk. See the full Natural Bridge swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Saddle Soap
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Saddle Soap is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Saddle Soap
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is All Nighter (0332), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saddle Soap without repainting risk. See the full All Nighter swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Saddle Soap
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Britches (H0123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saddle Soap without repainting risk. See the full Britches swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Saddle Soap
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Saddle Soap. The nearest is In the Bag (C2-840) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Saddle Soap
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Saddle Soap. The nearest is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Saddle Soap
At Kompozit, the closest color to Saddle Soap is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →