Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Safari Scene |
| SKU | PPG11-06 |
| Hex | #9D8A51 |
| RGB | 157, 138, 81 |
| HSL | 45°, 32%, 47% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About PPG / Glidden Safari Scene
Safari Scene sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Safari Scene is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Safari Scene 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 #9D8A51 in HSL space. Pair Safari Scene 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 Safari Scene Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Safari Scene 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 PPG11-06 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Safari Scene
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Safari Scene. The nearest is Tupelo Tree (SW 6417) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tupelo Tree swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Safari Scene
At Behr, the closest color to Safari Scene is Trinket Gold (N290-6) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trinket Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Safari Scene
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Thyme (2148-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Safari Scene without repainting risk. See the full Thyme swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Safari Scene
At Valspar, the closest color to Safari Scene is Rolling Prairie (6007-4B) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.2 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rolling Prairie swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Safari Scene
The closest Glidden equivalent of Safari Scene is Safari Scene (PPG11-06). At ΔE 0.22 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Glidden is your counter, order Safari Scene and you'll get the same color. See the full Safari Scene swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Safari Scene
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Safari Scene is Swamp Grass (322-5DB). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Swamp Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Swamp Grass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Safari Scene
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Safari Scene. The nearest is Green Gum Tree (HGSW 2223) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Gum Tree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Safari Scene
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Safari Scene is Serpentine (DE5502) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serpentine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Safari Scene
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Safari Scene. The nearest is Saffron Valley (0872) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Safari Scene
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Safari Scene is Sabo Garden (0402) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sabo Garden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Safari Scene
The closest Rodda equivalent of Safari Scene is Aberdeen (R051). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). If Rodda is your counter, order Aberdeen and you'll get the same color. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Safari Scene
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Safari Scene is Komodo (C2-664) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Komodo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Safari Scene
At Kompozit, the closest color to Safari Scene is Sabo Garden (0402) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sabo Garden swatch →