Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Somber |
| SKU | PPG1093-4 |
| Hex | #CBB38A |
| RGB | 203, 179, 138 |
| HSL | 38°, 38%, 67% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Somber
Somber sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Somber 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 Somber 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 #CBB38A in HSL space. Pair Somber 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 Somber Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Somber 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 PPG1093-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Somber
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Safari (SW 7697), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Somber without repainting risk. See the full Safari swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Somber
Behr's nearest match is Perfect Tan (N280-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Somber without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Somber
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Somber is Shelburne Buff (HC-28). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Shelburne Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Shelburne Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Somber
Valspar's nearest match is Dad's Slippers (T570), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.4 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Somber without repainting risk. See the full Dad's Slippers swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Somber
The closest Glidden equivalent of Somber is Somber (PPG1093-4). 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 47 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Somber and you'll get the same color. See the full Somber swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Somber
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Maize (317-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Somber without repainting risk. See the full Maize swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Somber
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Somber is Wheat Grass (HGSW 2216) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wheat Grass swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Somber
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Oak Harbor (DE6179), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Somber without repainting risk. See the full Oak Harbor swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Somber
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Somber. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Somber
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Somber is Prairie Sand (0289). 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 47 vs 47). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Prairie Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Somber
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Somber is Prairie Sand (0289). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Prairie Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Somber
At Rodda, the closest color to Somber is Berber (CA118) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Somber
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Somber is Karma (C2-635). 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 48 vs 47). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Karma and you'll get the same color. See the full Karma swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Somber
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Somber. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Somber
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Somber is Prairie Sand (0289). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Kompozit is your counter, order Prairie Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →