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Behr California StuccoECC-57-1 · #C5AD9A · LRV 44

California Stucco reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr ECC-57-1 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR CALIFORNIA STUCCO
RGB 197, 173, 154LRV 44

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameCalifornia Stucco
SKUECC-57-1
Hex#C5AD9A
RGB197, 173, 154
HSL27°, 27%, 69%
LRV44
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyPink
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About Behr California Stucco

California Stucco sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.

California Stucco is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.

Closest matches by brand

16 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 pink from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.26
All pink at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 2805 · #C3B09D · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 45
SW 79 · #C9AA98 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 43
SW 9111 · #C0AD96 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 43
SW 7533 · #C0AF97 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 44

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All pink at Benjamin Moore →
AF-185 · #C4A996 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 42
1082 · #C9AF98 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 45
CC-366 · #C9AF98 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 45
AF-130 · #C6B097 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 44

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2
All pink at Valspar →
3003-10A · #C6AF98 · ΔE 2 · LRV 45.1
2004-10A · #C2A798 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 41.3
3001-8A · #CDAB92 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 44.1
6006-1C · #BAAC9A · ΔE 4.45 · LRV 42.2

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All pink at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1079-4 · #C2AC99 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 43
PPG1077-3 · #C4AD96 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 44
PPG1078-4 · #C4AD93 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 44
PPG15-31 · #C5B093 · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 45

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.82
All pink at Glidden →
PPG1079-4 · #C3AC98 · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 43
PPG1077-3 · #C4AE96 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 44
90YR 43/101 · #BFACA0 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 43
PPG1078-4 · #C4AD92 · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 44

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All pink at Dutch Boy →
411-3DB · #C3AE99 · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 44
408-3DB · #C8AB9B · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 44
416-3DB · #C5B19A · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 46
416-4DB · #C4AE91 · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 44
HGSW 3155 · #C0AD96 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 44
HGSW 9111 · #C0AD96 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 44
HGSW 3455 · #C0AF97 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 44
HGSW 7533 · #C0AF97 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 44

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.64
All pink at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6123 · #BFAA97 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 40
DEC715 · #C8AE96 · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 42
DEBN09 · #C4A898 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 42
DEC719 · #C2B1A1 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 42

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3
All pink at Magnolia Home →
JG-154 · #CCAF9F · ΔE 3 · LRV 46
JG-106 · #BFB09A · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 44

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.95
All pink at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 303 · #CDB19D · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 47
NO. 60 · #BDA794 · ΔE 2 · LRV 41
NO. 293 · #C1B2A2 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 46

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.16
All pink at Diamond Vogel →
0162 · #CDB099 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 46
0148 · #C9AC9C · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 44
0189 · #BFAF9C · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 44
0175 · #C3AE93 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 44

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.48
All pink at Hirshfield's →
0162 · #CAAB94 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 44
0189 · #BCAB99 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 42
0175 · #C0A98E · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 42
0148 · #C8A99A · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 43

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All pink at Rodda →
CA052 · #C2AB93 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 43
CA113 · #C5AA8F · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 43
CA046 · #BDAF9F · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 44
CA086 · #BCAD99 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 43

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.16
All pink at C2 Paint →
C2-828 · #C6B196 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 46
C2-829 · #C1AE94 · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 44

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.11
All pink at Portola Paints →
HAVANA · #BFA596 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 40

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.48
All pink at Kompozit →
0162 · #CAAB94 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 44
0189 · #BCAB99 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 42
0175 · #C0A98E · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 42
0148 · #C8A99A · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 43

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to California Stucco within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PWL-87 · LRV 43
MQ2-32 · LRV 44
ICC-97 · LRV 44
S220-3 · LRV 45
PMD-94 · LRV 44
MQ2-46 · LRV 45

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C5AD9A in HSL space. Pair California Stucco with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C5AD9A + #9AB2C5
TRIADIC
#C5AD9A · #9AC5AD · #AD9AC5
ANALOGOUS
#C59A9C · #C5AD9A · #C5C39A

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.14:1fail
Sample text on black
9.82:1AAA

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

Behr California Stucco Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching California Stucco 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 Behr ECC-57-1 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of California Stucco

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to California Stucco is Renwick Beige (SW 2805) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Renwick Beige swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of California Stucco

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cream Soda (1082), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for California Stucco without repainting risk. See the full Cream Soda swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of California Stucco

At Valspar, the closest color to California Stucco is Moose Mousse (3003-10A) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of California Stucco

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of California Stucco is Transcend (PPG1079-4). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Transcend and you'll get the same color. See the full Transcend swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of California Stucco

The closest Glidden equivalent of California Stucco is Transcend (PPG1079-4). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Transcend and you'll get the same color. See the full Transcend swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of California Stucco

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Natural Twine (411-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for California Stucco without repainting risk. See the full Natural Twine swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of California Stucco

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to California Stucco is Tangled Tan (HGSW 3155) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tangled Tan swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of California Stucco

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sandal (DEC715), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for California Stucco without repainting risk. See the full Sandal swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of California Stucco

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of California Stucco. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of California Stucco

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of California Stucco. The nearest is Jitney (NO. 293) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jitney swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of California Stucco

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to California Stucco is Oak Plank (0148) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Plank swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of California Stucco

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to California Stucco is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of California Stucco

At Rodda, the closest color to California Stucco is Barley (CA052) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barley swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of California Stucco

C2 Paint has no exact twin of California Stucco. The nearest is Epicure (C2-829) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epicure swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of California Stucco

At Kompozit, the closest color to California Stucco is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →

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