Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | California Stucco |
| SKU | ECC-57-1 |
| Hex | #C5AD9A |
| RGB | 197, 173, 154 |
| HSL | 27°, 27%, 69% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Pink |
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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Backdrop Equivalent of California Stucco
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of California Stucco — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 10.47). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-57-1 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Clare Equivalent of California Stucco
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of California Stucco — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 13.82). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-57-1 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →