Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Thimbleberry Leaf |
| SKU | PPG11-31 |
| Hex | #AFA97E |
| RGB | 175, 169, 126 |
| HSL | 53°, 23%, 59% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Thimbleberry Leaf
Thimbleberry Leaf sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Thimbleberry Leaf 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
17 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
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Thimbleberry Leaf 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 #AFA97E in HSL space. Pair Thimbleberry Leaf 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 Thimbleberry Leaf Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Thimbleberry Leaf 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 PPG11-31 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Thimbleberry Leaf is Ryegrass (SW 6423) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ryegrass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
Behr's nearest match is Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Thimbleberry Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Tarragon Tease swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Thimbleberry Leaf is Baby Turtle (515) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Turtle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
At Valspar, the closest color to Thimbleberry Leaf is Terrarium (V059-4) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terrarium swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
The closest Glidden equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf is Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31). At ΔE 0.26 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order Thimbleberry Leaf and you'll get the same color. See the full Thimbleberry Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Thimbleberry Leaf is Fried Pickle (224-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fried Pickle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Thimbleberry Leaf is Ryegrass Seed (HGSW 2234) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ryegrass Seed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Even Growth (DE5494), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Thimbleberry Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Even Growth swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Thimbleberry Leaf. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Thimbleberry Leaf. The nearest is Stone White (NO. 11) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Bamboo Forest (0401), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Thimbleberry Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Bamboo Forest (0401), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Thimbleberry Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
Rodda has no exact twin of Thimbleberry Leaf. The nearest is Lentil (CA161) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lentil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
C2 Paint's nearest match is Outback (C2-669), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Thimbleberry Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Outback swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
Clare has no exact twin of Thimbleberry Leaf. The nearest is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Thimbleberry Leaf
Kompozit's nearest match is Bamboo Forest (0401), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Thimbleberry Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →