Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Transcend |
| SKU | PPG1079-4 |
| Hex | #C2AC99 |
| RGB | 194, 172, 153 |
| HSL | 28°, 25%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About PPG / Glidden Transcend
Transcend sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Transcend is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 pink 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
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Transcend 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 #C2AC99 in HSL space. Pair Transcend 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 Transcend Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Transcend 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 PPG1079-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Transcend
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Transcend is Antler Velvet (SW 9111) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antler Velvet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Transcend
The closest Behr equivalent of Transcend is Fall Mood (PWL-87). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Behr is your counter, order Fall Mood and you'll get the same color. See the full Fall Mood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Transcend
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Transcend is Venetian Portico (AF-185) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Venetian Portico swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Transcend
Valspar's nearest match is Moose Mousse (3003-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45.1 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Transcend without repainting risk. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Transcend
The closest Glidden equivalent of Transcend is Transcend (PPG1079-4). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Glidden is your counter, order Transcend and you'll get the same color. See the full Transcend swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Transcend
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Natural Twine (411-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Transcend without repainting risk. See the full Natural Twine swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Transcend
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Transcend is Tangled Tan (HGSW 3155) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tangled Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Transcend
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Transcend is Trail Dust (DE6123). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Trail Dust and you'll get the same color. See the full Trail Dust swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Transcend
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Transcend. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Transcend
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Smoked Trout (NO. 60), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Transcend without repainting risk. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Transcend
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Transcend is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Transcend
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Transcend is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Transcend
Rodda's nearest match is Barley (CA052), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Transcend without repainting risk. See the full Barley swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Transcend
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Transcend. The nearest is Epicure (C2-829) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epicure swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Transcend
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Transcend is Havana (HAVANA) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Transcend
At Kompozit, the closest color to Transcend is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →