Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Summer Suede |
| SKU | PPG14-14 |
| Hex | #C6B8A5 |
| RGB | 198, 184, 165 |
| HSL | 35°, 22%, 71% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Summer Suede
Summer Suede sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Summer Suede 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Summer Suede 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 #C6B8A5 in HSL space. Pair Summer Suede 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 Summer Suede Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Summer Suede 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 PPG14-14 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Suede
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Summer Suede is Loggia (SW 7506). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Loggia and you'll get the same color. See the full Loggia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Summer Suede
Behr's nearest match is Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Suede without repainting risk. See the full Basic Khaki swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Summer Suede
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Stone Hearth (984), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Suede without repainting risk. See the full Stone Hearth swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Summer Suede
Valspar's nearest match is Soft Stones (6008-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.1 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Suede without repainting risk. See the full Soft Stones swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Summer Suede
The closest Glidden equivalent of Summer Suede is Summer Suede (PPG14-14). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Summer Suede and you'll get the same color. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Summer Suede
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Summer Suede is Sand Fatigues (419-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand Fatigues swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Suede
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Summer Suede is Loggia (HGSW 3446). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Loggia and you'll get the same color. See the full Loggia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Summer Suede
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Steveareno Beige (DEC766), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Suede without repainting risk. See the full Steveareno Beige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Summer Suede
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Summer Suede is Solid Wood (JG-109) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Solid Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Summer Suede
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Roasted Macadamia (NO. CB2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Suede without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Macadamia swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Summer Suede
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Summer Suede is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Summer Suede
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Soft Leather (0336), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Suede without repainting risk. See the full Soft Leather swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Summer Suede
Rodda's nearest match is Quill (CA035), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Suede without repainting risk. See the full Quill swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Summer Suede
C2 Paint's nearest match is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Suede without repainting risk. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Summer Suede
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Summer Suede. The nearest is Sevilla (SEVILLA) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Summer Suede
Kompozit's nearest match is Soft Leather (0336), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Suede without repainting risk. See the full Soft Leather swatch →