Andromeda
C2-901 · #4C4C4A · LRV 7 — neutral with no strong undertone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Andromeda7
- 2Pewter Green12
- 3Retreat21
What Color Is Andromeda, Really?
Andromeda reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how C2 Paint C2-901 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Andromeda
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Andromeda are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-901 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Rock BottomSW 7062 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.6 | 7 | Color page → |
| Behr | AstronomicalN450-7 · Behr | 2.4 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Deep River1582 · Benjamin Moore | 2.4 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Vintage FrameV142-6 · Valspar | 1.8 | 7.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | LicoricePPG1009-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.2 | 8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Deepest Earth Green30YY 07/041 · Glidden | 3.1 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar C2 Paint Colors
The 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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