Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Simmering Smoke |
| SKU | PPG1019-4 |
| Hex | #A99F96 |
| RGB | 169, 159, 150 |
| HSL | 28°, 10%, 63% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Simmering Smoke
Simmering Smoke sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Simmering Smoke 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 Simmering Smoke 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 #A99F96 in HSL space. Pair Simmering Smoke 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 Simmering Smoke Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Simmering Smoke 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 PPG1019-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Palisade (SW 7635), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Simmering Smoke without repainting risk. See the full Palisade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
Behr's nearest match is True Taupewood (PPU24-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Simmering Smoke without repainting risk. See the full True Taupewood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Simmering Smoke is River Reflections (1552) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Reflections swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
At Valspar, the closest color to Simmering Smoke is Graceful Gray (8006-2E) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
The closest Glidden equivalent of Simmering Smoke is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Glidden is your counter, order Simmering Smoke and you'll get the same color. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Iron Clawfoot (447-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Simmering Smoke without repainting risk. See the full Iron Clawfoot swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Simmering Smoke is Truly Taupe (HGSW 3435) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Simmering Smoke is Feldspar (DEGR31) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Feldspar swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Simmering Smoke. The nearest is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Simmering Smoke. The nearest is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Simmering Smoke is Big Spender (0212) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Spender swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Simmering Smoke without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
At Rodda, the closest color to Simmering Smoke is Bay Leaf (CA142) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
C2 Paint's nearest match is Coco Malt (C2-796), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Simmering Smoke without repainting risk. See the full Coco Malt swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Simmering Smoke is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Simmering Smoke
Kompozit's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Simmering Smoke without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →