Gracious Glow 1116-5 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BAB078, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Goldie Oldie from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BAB078 · 1116-5
Gracious Glow
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gracious Glow Technical Profile
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Gracious Glow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gracious Glow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGracious Glow
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGoldie Oldie
Goldie Oldie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Everglade
Behr
Nearly identical
Goldie Oldie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Desert Grass
Valspar
Very similar
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Vintage Green
Kilz
Very similar
Cool Avocado
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Even Growth
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fried Pickle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Meadow View
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gracious Glow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gracious Glow
#BAB078
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gracious Glow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gracious Glow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Gracious Glow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gracious Glow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gracious Glow have?
Gracious Glow by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gracious Glow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gracious Glow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gracious Glow are Goldie Oldie by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Everglade by Behr (a near-identical match), Goldie Oldie by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gracious Glow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Gracious Glow?
Gracious Glow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gracious Glow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.