Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Toasted Sesame |
| SKU | PPG1099-5 |
| Hex | #AF9A74 |
| RGB | 175, 154, 116 |
| HSL | 39°, 27%, 57% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Toasted Sesame
Toasted Sesame sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Toasted Sesame 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
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 Toasted Sesame 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 #AF9A74 in HSL space. Pair Toasted Sesame 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 Toasted Sesame Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Toasted Sesame 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 PPG1099-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Toasted Sesame
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Toasted Sesame is Artisan Tan (SW 7540) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artisan Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Toasted Sesame
Behr's nearest match is Golden Sage (QE-36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Toasted Sesame without repainting risk. See the full Golden Sage swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Toasted Sesame
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Toasted Sesame is Strathmore Manor (244) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Strathmore Manor swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Toasted Sesame
At Valspar, the closest color to Toasted Sesame is Barrel-Aged (T580) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.2 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barrel-Aged swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Toasted Sesame
The closest Glidden equivalent of Toasted Sesame is Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5). At ΔE 0.3 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Glidden is your counter, order Toasted Sesame and you'll get the same color. See the full Toasted Sesame swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Toasted Sesame
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Toasted Sesame is Oak Hollow (415-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Hollow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Toasted Sesame
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Burlap (HGSW 3193), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Toasted Sesame without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Toasted Sesame
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Toasted Sesame is Pigeonhole (DEBN57) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pigeonhole swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Toasted Sesame
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Tan Hide (0261), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Toasted Sesame without repainting risk. See the full Tan Hide swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Toasted Sesame
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Gold Season (0297), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Toasted Sesame without repainting risk. See the full Gold Season swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Toasted Sesame
At Rodda, the closest color to Toasted Sesame is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) 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 Toasted Sesame
C2 Paint's nearest match is Pond's Edge (BD31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Toasted Sesame without repainting risk. See the full Pond's Edge swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Toasted Sesame
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Toasted Sesame. The nearest is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Toasted Sesame
Kompozit's nearest match is Gold Season (0297), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Toasted Sesame without repainting risk. See the full Gold Season swatch →