Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Andromeda |
| SKU | C2-901 |
| Hex | #4C4C4A |
| RGB | 76, 76, 74 |
| HSL | 60°, 1%, 29% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Andromeda
At LRV 7, Andromeda is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Andromeda earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Diamond Vogel
Behr
Clare
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Andromeda within C2 Paint'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 #4C4C4A in HSL space. Pair Andromeda 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.
C2 Paint Andromeda Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Andromeda 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 C2 Paint C2-901 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Andromeda
Behr's nearest match is Timber Brown (N140-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Andromeda without repainting risk. See the full Timber Brown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Andromeda
Clare's nearest match is Blackish (PNT100-DP-54), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Andromeda without repainting risk. See the full Blackish swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Andromeda
Valspar's nearest match is Vintage Frame (V142-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7.1 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Andromeda without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Frame swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Andromeda
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Andromeda is Black Bean (DE6385) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Bean swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Andromeda
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Andromeda is Deep River (1582) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep River swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Andromeda
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Andromeda is Rock Bottom (SW 7062) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rock Bottom swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Andromeda
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Andromeda is Dark River (0494) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark River swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Andromeda
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Andromeda is Cottage Grove (JG-161) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Grove swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Andromeda
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Andromeda is Licorice (PPG1009-7) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Licorice swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Andromeda
At Kompozit, the closest color to Andromeda is Oyster Catch (0585) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oyster Catch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Andromeda
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Andromeda. The nearest is Tanner's Brown (NO. 255) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tanner's Brown swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Andromeda
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Andromeda. The nearest is Orchid Black (443-7DB) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orchid Black swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Andromeda
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Andromeda — the nearest deck color, North End (BD-NE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.67). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-901 instead. See the full North End swatch →