Gaia (PPG14-18) is a mid-tone beige from Glidden with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 52.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Row House Tan (99% match).

Compare Gaia with other brands

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LRV

52.3 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG14-18

HEX

#D3BC9E

RGB

211, 188, 158

HSL

34°, 38%, 72%

Family

Beiges

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Gaia FAQ

What undertone does Gaia have?

Gaia is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Gaia?

Gaia has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 52.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Gaia in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Row House Tan (SW 7689), 99%; Behr: Practical Tan (S280-3), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Stone House (CC-120), 98%; Valspar: Mish Mosh (8004-16C), 98%; PPG: Pony Tail (PPG1086-4), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: High Noon (DEC743), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tumblin' Tumbleweed (HGSW9120), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Cord (No. 16), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Gaia?

The HEX code of Gaia (PPG14-18) is #D3BC9E, RGB 211, 188, 158. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.