Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Sesame Crunch |
| SKU | PPG1198-7 |
| Hex | #C26B35 |
| RGB | 194, 107, 53 |
| HSL | 23°, 57%, 48% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About PPG / Glidden Sesame Crunch
With an LRV of 22, Sesame Crunch is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Sesame Crunch works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Sesame Crunch 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 #C26B35 in HSL space. Pair Sesame Crunch 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 Sesame Crunch Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sesame Crunch 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 PPG1198-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sesame Crunch
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Yam (SW 6643), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sesame Crunch without repainting risk. See the full Yam swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sesame Crunch
Behr's nearest match is Chai Spice (260D-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sesame Crunch without repainting risk. See the full Chai Spice swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sesame Crunch
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Burnt Caramel (2167-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sesame Crunch without repainting risk. See the full Burnt Caramel swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sesame Crunch
Valspar's nearest match is Adobe Dusk (M145), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22.8 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sesame Crunch without repainting risk. See the full Adobe Dusk swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sesame Crunch
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sesame Crunch is Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7). 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 22 vs 22). If Glidden is your counter, order Sesame Crunch and you'll get the same color. See the full Sesame Crunch swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sesame Crunch
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Sesame Crunch is Rhythm Orange (209-6DB). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Rhythm Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Rhythm Orange swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sesame Crunch
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pumpkin Curry (HGSW 1121), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sesame Crunch without repainting risk. See the full Pumpkin Curry swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sesame Crunch
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Desert Spice (DE5202), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sesame Crunch without repainting risk. See the full Desert Spice swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sesame Crunch
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sesame Crunch. The nearest is Orange Ballad (1019) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orange Ballad swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sesame Crunch
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sesame Crunch is Orange Ballad (1019) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Ballad swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sesame Crunch
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sesame Crunch is Orange Ballad (1019) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Ballad swatch →