Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Winter's Nap |
| SKU | PPG1018-4 |
| Hex | #A99F97 |
| RGB | 169, 159, 151 |
| HSL | 27°, 9%, 63% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Winter's Nap
Winter's Nap sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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's Nap 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Winter's Nap 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 #A99F97 in HSL space. Pair Winter's Nap 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's Nap Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Winter's Nap 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 PPG1018-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter's Nap
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Winter's Nap is Palisade (SW 7635). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Palisade and you'll get the same color. See the full Palisade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Winter's Nap
Behr's nearest match is Abbey Stone (MQ2-56), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Winter's Nap without repainting risk. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Winter's Nap
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Winter's Nap is River Reflections (1552) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Reflections swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Winter's Nap
At Valspar, the closest color to Winter's Nap is Graceful Gray (8006-2E) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Winter's Nap
The closest Glidden equivalent of Winter's Nap is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Glidden is your counter, order Simmering Smoke and you'll get the same color. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Winter's Nap
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Iron Clawfoot (447-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Winter's Nap without repainting risk. See the full Iron Clawfoot swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter's Nap
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Winter's Nap is Truly Taupe (HGSW 3435) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Winter's Nap
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Winter's Nap is Feldspar (DEGR31) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Feldspar swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Winter's Nap
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Winter's Nap. The nearest is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Winter's Nap
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Winter's Nap is Worsted (NO. 284) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winter's Nap
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Winter's Nap is Big Spender (0212) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Spender swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Winter's Nap
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Winter's Nap is Cloudy Today (0568) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Winter's Nap
Rodda has no exact twin of Winter's Nap. The nearest is Bay Leaf (CA142) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bay Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Winter's Nap
C2 Paint's nearest match is Coco Malt (C2-796), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Winter's Nap without repainting risk. See the full Coco Malt swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Winter's Nap
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Winter's Nap. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Winter's Nap
At Kompozit, the closest color to Winter's Nap is Cloudy Today (0568) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →