Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Sauteed Mushroom |
| SKU | PPG1085-5 |
| Hex | #AA9378 |
| RGB | 170, 147, 120 |
| HSL | 32°, 23%, 57% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Sauteed Mushroom
Sauteed Mushroom 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.
Sauteed Mushroom 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
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 Sauteed Mushroom 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 #AA9378 in HSL space. Pair Sauteed Mushroom 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 Sauteed Mushroom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sauteed Mushroom 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 PPG1085-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom is Serengeti Grass (SW 9116). At ΔE 0.9 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 Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Serengeti Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Serengeti Grass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom
At Behr, the closest color to Sauteed Mushroom is Earthenware (ICC-78) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Earthenware swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sauteed Mushroom is Alexandria Beige (HC-77) — very close at ΔE 2.63, 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 Alexandria Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom
Valspar's nearest match is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sauteed Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5). At ΔE 0.44 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 Sauteed Mushroom and you'll get the same color. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Oakbluff (413-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sauteed Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sauteed Mushroom is Carrollton Khaki (HGSW 3184) — very close at ΔE 2.94, 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 Carrollton Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Saddle Up (DET690), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sauteed Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Saddle Up swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sauteed Mushroom. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Country Dweller (0176), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sauteed Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Country Dweller swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom
At Rodda, the closest color to Sauteed Mushroom is Soft Maple Wood (R039) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Maple Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom
C2 Paint's nearest match is Cafe Latte (C2-841), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sauteed Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Cafe Latte swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sauteed Mushroom
Backdrop has no exact twin of Sauteed Mushroom. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.87 — 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 Sauteed Mushroom
Kompozit's nearest match is Country Dweller (0176), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sauteed Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Country Dweller swatch →