Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Tapenade |
| SKU | PPG11-32 |
| Hex | #9C936A |
| RGB | 156, 147, 106 |
| HSL | 49°, 20%, 51% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Tapenade
Tapenade 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.
Tapenade 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
15 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
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Tapenade 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 #9C936A in HSL space. Pair Tapenade 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 Tapenade Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tapenade 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 PPG11-32 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tapenade
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tapenade is Lemon Verbena (SW 7726) — very close at ΔE 2.12, 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 Lemon Verbena swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tapenade
The closest Behr equivalent of Tapenade is Hidden Treasure (N300-5). At ΔE 0.33 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 Behr is your counter, order Hidden Treasure and you'll get the same color. See the full Hidden Treasure swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tapenade
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hiking Path (524), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Tapenade without repainting risk. See the full Hiking Path swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tapenade
Valspar's nearest match is Fond of Fronds (V096-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.1 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Tapenade without repainting risk. See the full Fond of Fronds swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tapenade
The closest Glidden equivalent of Tapenade is Tapenade (PPG11-32). At ΔE 0.27 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 Tapenade and you'll get the same color. See the full Tapenade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tapenade
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tapenade is Bronze Yellow (321-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.3, 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 Bronze Yellow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tapenade
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tapenade is Grape Leaves (DE5495) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Leaves swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tapenade
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Tapenade. The nearest is Countryside (JG-52) at ΔE 3.51 — 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 Countryside swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tapenade
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tapenade is All Nighter (0332) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full All Nighter swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tapenade
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tapenade. The nearest is All Nighter (0332) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full All Nighter swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tapenade
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tapenade is Limelight (BD75) — very close at ΔE 2.49, 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 Limelight swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Tapenade
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Tapenade is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tapenade
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tapenade. The nearest is All Nighter (0332) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full All Nighter swatch →