Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Sylvan |
| SKU | PPG1032-4 |
| Hex | #979381 |
| RGB | 151, 147, 129 |
| HSL | 49°, 10%, 55% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Sylvan
Sylvan sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Sylvan 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
18 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Sylvan 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 #979381 in HSL space. Pair Sylvan 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 Sylvan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sylvan 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 PPG1032-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sylvan
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sylvan is Canal Street (SW 9523). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Canal Street and you'll get the same color. See the full Canal Street swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sylvan
At Behr, the closest color to Sylvan is Smokey Tan (BXC-49) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smokey Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sylvan
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sylvan is Sage Mountain (1488). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Sage Mountain and you'll get the same color. See the full Sage Mountain swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sylvan
At Valspar, the closest color to Sylvan is Good Earth (8004-23E) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good Earth swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sylvan
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sylvan is Sylvan (PPG1032-4). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Glidden is your counter, order Sylvan and you'll get the same color. See the full Sylvan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sylvan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sylvan is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sylvan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sylvan is Marsh Grasses (HGSW 3274) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marsh Grasses swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sylvan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sylvan is Dapple Gray (DET511) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dapple Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sylvan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sylvan. The nearest is Garden Essential (JG-57) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sylvan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sylvan. The nearest is Chemise (NO. 216) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chemise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sylvan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sylvan is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sylvan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sylvan is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sylvan
Rodda has no exact twin of Sylvan. The nearest is Ashes (CA088) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ashes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sylvan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sylvan is Olmsted (C2-939) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olmsted swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sylvan
Portola Paints's nearest match is Bond Street (BOND STREET), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sylvan without repainting risk. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sylvan
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sylvan. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sylvan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sylvan is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →