Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Araucana |
| SKU | BD25 |
| Hex | #91B4AE |
| RGB | 145, 180, 174 |
| HSL | 170°, 19%, 64% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About C2 Paint Araucana
Araucana sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Araucana is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Araucana 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 #91B4AE in HSL space. Pair Araucana 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 Araucana Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Araucana 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 BD25 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Araucana
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Araucana is Vintage Vessel (SW 9050) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Vessel swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Araucana
Behr has no exact twin of Araucana. The nearest is Sage Gray (710F-4) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sage Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Araucana
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Covington Blue (HC-138), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Araucana without repainting risk. See the full Covington Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Araucana
At Valspar, the closest color to Araucana is Carnival Glass (8002-35D) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carnival Glass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Araucana
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Araucana is Parakeet Pete (PPG1143-4) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parakeet Pete swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Araucana
Glidden's nearest match is Parakeet Pete (PPG1143-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Araucana without repainting risk. See the full Parakeet Pete swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Araucana
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Araucana is Lady Liberty (231-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lady Liberty swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Araucana
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Araucana is Salt Marshes (HGSW 2305) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salt Marshes swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Araucana
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Treetop (DE5710), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Araucana without repainting risk. See the full Treetop swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Araucana
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Morning Calm (JG-77), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Araucana without repainting risk. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Araucana
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Araucana is Dix Blue (NO. 82) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Araucana
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Araucana is Peg's Promise (0702) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Araucana
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Araucana is Longfellow (H0077) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Longfellow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Araucana
Clare's nearest match is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Araucana without repainting risk. See the full Vacay swatch →