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PPG / Glidden Yosemite TrailheadPPG15-04 · #C6A98D · LRV 42

Yosemite Trailhead reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what PPG / Glidden PPG15-04 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

PPG / GLIDDEN YOSEMITE TRAILHEAD
RGB 198, 169, 141LRV 42

Color spec

BrandPPG / Glidden
NameYosemite Trailhead
SKUPPG15-04
Hex#C6A98D
RGB198, 169, 141
HSL29°, 33%, 66%
LRV42
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About PPG / Glidden Yosemite Trailhead

Yosemite Trailhead sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.

Yosemite Trailhead 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.47
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9096 · #C5A88D · ΔE 0.47 · LRV 42
SW 7690 · #C3AA8C · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 42
SW 7539 · #C1A98A · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 42
SW 6143 · #C0A98B · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 42

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.84
All neutral at Behr →
ECC-42-1 · #C8AA92 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 43
UL130-8 · #C8A78D · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 42
ICC-61 · #C5A986 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 42
PPU7-21 · #C1AB8C · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 42

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.25
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1123 · #C8AC8E · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 44
CC-488 · #C8AC8E · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 43
1129 · #C8AB8B · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 43
HC-55 · #CDA990 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 43

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.27
All neutral at Valspar →
8004-14D · #C4A68C · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 41
V088-3 · #C4A889 · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 41.5
T516 · #C9A789 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 42
3004-10A · #C5A887 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 41.6

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.39
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG15-04 · #C7A98D · ΔE 0.39 · LRV 42
00YY 43/196 · #C9AB8F · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 43
00YY 40/159 · #C2A891 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 40
10YY 41/175 · #C2AA8E · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 41

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.09
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
413-3DB · #C0A891 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 41
416-4DB · #C4AE91 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 44
415-4DB · #C0AA8C · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 42
316-3DB · #C5AA85 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 42
HGSW 3125 · #C5A88D · ΔE 0.47 · LRV 43
HGSW 9096 · #C5A88D · ΔE 0.47 · LRV 43
HGSW 2185 · #C5AA85 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 42
HGSW 6122 · #C5AA85 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 42

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.95
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEC715 · #C8AE96 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 42
DEC704 · #C8A692 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 39
DE6207 · #BEAC90 · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 40

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.5
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 60 · #BDA794 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 41
NO. 9912 · #D1A787 · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 43

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.15
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0155 · #CDAA8D · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 44
0175 · #C3AE93 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 44
H122 · #CAAB84 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 41

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.33
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0175 · #C0A98E · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 42
H0122 · #C9A985 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 43
0162 · #CAAB94 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 44
0155 · #CDA688 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 42

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All neutral at Rodda →
CA113 · #C5AA8F · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 43
CA114 · #C5AA8D · ΔE 1.04 · LRV 43
CA108 · #C8A886 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 42
CA052 · #C2AB93 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 43

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.42
All neutral at C2 Paint →
BD32 · #C5A382 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 40
C2-859 · #CBAF8B · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 45
C2-829 · #C1AE94 · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 44

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.91
All neutral at Portola Paints →
CODA · #BCA18A · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.33
All neutral at Kompozit →
0175 · #C0A98E · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 42
0162 · #CAAB94 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 44
0155 · #CDA688 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 42

Similar PPG / Glidden colors

closest in the PPG / Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Yosemite Trailhead within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPG15-11 · LRV 44
PPG1078-4 · LRV 44
FLLW726 · LRV 44
PPG16-18 · LRV 43
PPG1077-3 · LRV 44
PPG12-16 · LRV 43

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C6A98D in HSL space. Pair Yosemite Trailhead with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C6A98D + #8DAAC6
TRIADIC
#C6A98D · #8DC6A9 · #A98DC6
ANALOGOUS
#C68D8E · #C6A98D · #C6C68D

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.22:1fail
Sample text on black
9.46:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

PPG / Glidden Yosemite Trailhead Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Yosemite Trailhead 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 PPG15-04 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead is Beige Intenso (SW 9096). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Beige Intenso and you'll get the same color. See the full Beige Intenso swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead

At Behr, the closest color to Yosemite Trailhead is Riviera Clay (UL130-8) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riviera Clay swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hidden Oaks (1129), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Yosemite Trailhead without repainting risk. See the full Hidden Oaks swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead

Valspar's nearest match is Uncommon Coir (V088-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.5 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Yosemite Trailhead without repainting risk. See the full Uncommon Coir swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead

The closest Glidden equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead is Yosemite Trailhead (PPG15-04). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Glidden is your counter, order Yosemite Trailhead and you'll get the same color. See the full Yosemite Trailhead swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Yosemite Trailhead is Perfect Beige (415-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Beige swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead is Trailside Tan (HGSW 3125). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Trailside Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Trailside Tan swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Yosemite Trailhead. The nearest is Moenkopi Tan (DEC704) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moenkopi Tan swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Yosemite Trailhead is Cowhide (0155) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cowhide swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Yosemite Trailhead is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 3am Latte swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead

Rodda's nearest match is Waffle (CA114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Yosemite Trailhead without repainting risk. See the full Waffle swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Yosemite Trailhead. The nearest is Epicure (C2-829) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epicure swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Yosemite Trailhead

At Kompozit, the closest color to Yosemite Trailhead is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 3am Latte swatch →

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