Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Sailor's Knot |
| SKU | PPG1100-4 |
| Hex | #B8A57B |
| RGB | 184, 165, 123 |
| HSL | 41°, 30%, 60% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Sailor's Knot
Sailor's Knot sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Sailor's Knot 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
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
Magnolia Home
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 Sailor's Knot 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 #B8A57B in HSL space. Pair Sailor's Knot 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 Sailor's Knot Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sailor's Knot 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 PPG1100-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tarnished Treasure (SW 9118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sailor's Knot without repainting risk. See the full Tarnished Treasure swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
At Behr, the closest color to Sailor's Knot is Oxford Street (N270-4) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oxford Street swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rattan (AF-375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sailor's Knot without repainting risk. See the full Rattan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
Valspar has no exact twin of Sailor's Knot. The nearest is Caraway Seed (3005-9C) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37.5 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caraway Seed swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
At Glidden, the closest color to Sailor's Knot is Khaki Sage (50YY 39/230) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Khaki Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sailor's Knot is Corked Tan (320-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sailor's Knot without repainting risk. See the full Balanced Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sailor's Knot. The nearest is With the Grain (DET668) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full With the Grain swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sailor's Knot. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sailor's Knot is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sailor's Knot is Vintage Gold (0282) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sassafras (0310), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sailor's Knot without repainting risk. See the full Sassafras swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Sailor's Knot is Garbanzo (C2-843). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Garbanzo and you'll get the same color. See the full Garbanzo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sailor's Knot
Kompozit's nearest match is Sassafras (0310), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sailor's Knot without repainting risk. See the full Sassafras swatch →