Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Winter Cocoa |
| SKU | PPG1000-4 |
| Hex | #A2978C |
| RGB | 162, 151, 140 |
| HSL | 30°, 11%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Winter Cocoa
Winter Cocoa sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Winter Cocoa 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Winter Cocoa 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 #A2978C in HSL space. Pair Winter Cocoa 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 Winter Cocoa Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Winter Cocoa 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 PPG1000-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Winter Cocoa is Well Balanced (DEGR26). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Well Balanced and you'll get the same color. See the full Well Balanced swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Winter Cocoa is Darwin (C2-810). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Darwin and you'll get the same color. See the full Darwin swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
The closest Behr equivalent of Winter Cocoa is Pebbled Path (PPF-31). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Behr is your counter, order Pebbled Path and you'll get the same color. See the full Pebbled Path swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sticks & Stones (SW 7503), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Cocoa without repainting risk. See the full Sticks & Stones swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Trenton Taupe (H113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Cocoa without repainting risk. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Dusky Gray (439-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Cocoa without repainting risk. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
At Valspar, the closest color to Winter Cocoa is Aspen Gray (6004-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.3 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aspen Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
At Kompozit, the closest color to Winter Cocoa is Young Colt (0198) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Young Colt swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Winter Cocoa is Briarwood (HC-175) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Briarwood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
At Backdrop, the closest color to Winter Cocoa is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Winter Cocoa. The nearest is Worsted (NO. 284) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Worsted swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Winter Cocoa. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Winter Cocoa — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 6.57). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1000-4 instead. See the full Shade swatch →