Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Sweet Sparrow |
| SKU | PPG1100-5 |
| Hex | #A8946B |
| RGB | 168, 148, 107 |
| HSL | 40°, 26%, 54% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Sweet Sparrow
Sweet Sparrow sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Sweet Sparrow 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
14 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Sweet Sparrow 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 #A8946B in HSL space. Pair Sweet Sparrow 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 Sweet Sparrow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sweet Sparrow 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 PPG1100-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sweet Sparrow
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sweet Sparrow is Burlap (SW 6137) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sweet Sparrow
Behr's nearest match is Eco Green (PPU8-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Sparrow without repainting risk. See the full Eco Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sweet Sparrow
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Everard Gold (CW-435), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Sparrow without repainting risk. See the full Everard Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sweet Sparrow
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sweet Sparrow is Ecosystem (V094-4). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 31). If Valspar is your counter, order Ecosystem and you'll get the same color. See the full Ecosystem swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sweet Sparrow
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sweet Sparrow is Sweet Sparrow (PPG1100-5). 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 31 vs 31). If Glidden is your counter, order Sweet Sparrow and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Sparrow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sweet Sparrow
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sweet Sparrow is Cowboy Hat (418-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cowboy Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sweet Sparrow
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sweet Sparrow is Burlap (HGSW 3193) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sweet Sparrow
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rattan Basket (DE6201), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Sparrow without repainting risk. See the full Rattan Basket swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sweet Sparrow
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sweet Sparrow is Gold Taffeta (0276) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Taffeta swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sweet Sparrow
Hirshfield's's nearest match is There's No Place Like Home (0318), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Sparrow without repainting risk. See the full There's No Place Like Home swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sweet Sparrow
At Rodda, the closest color to Sweet Sparrow is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sweet Sparrow
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sweet Sparrow is Limelight (BD75) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Limelight swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sweet Sparrow
Kompozit's nearest match is There's No Place Like Home (0318), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Sparrow without repainting risk. See the full There's No Place Like Home swatch →