Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Sharkskin |
| SKU | PPG1025-4 |
| Hex | #B0AA9C |
| RGB | 176, 170, 156 |
| HSL | 42°, 11%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Sharkskin
Sharkskin sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Sharkskin 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
17 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Sharkskin 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 #B0AA9C in HSL space. Pair Sharkskin 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 Sharkskin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sharkskin 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 PPG1025-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sharkskin
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sharkskin is Chatroom (SW 6171). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Chatroom and you'll get the same color. See the full Chatroom swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sharkskin
The closest Behr equivalent of Sharkskin is Terrace Taupe (PPF-33). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Terrace Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Terrace Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sharkskin
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sea Gull Gray (ES-72), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Sea Gull Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sharkskin
Valspar's nearest match is Artemis (8006-1D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Artemis swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sharkskin
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sharkskin is Sharkskin (PPG1025-4). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Glidden is your counter, order Sharkskin and you'll get the same color. See the full Sharkskin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sharkskin
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Sharkskin is Promenade Gray (422-4DB). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Promenade Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Promenade Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sharkskin
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sharkskin is Chatroom (HGSW 3225). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Chatroom and you'll get the same color. See the full Chatroom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sharkskin
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Well-Crafted (DEGR35), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Well-Crafted swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sharkskin
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sharkskin. The nearest is Rustic Oak (JG-110) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sharkskin
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sharkskin is Vitty Green (NO. G3) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vitty Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sharkskin
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sharkskin
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sharkskin is Langdon Dove (H0107) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sharkskin
At Rodda, the closest color to Sharkskin is Winter Wood (R027) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sharkskin
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sharkskin is Mortar (C2-814) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mortar swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sharkskin
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sharkskin is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →