Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Araucana |
| SKU | BD25 |
| Hex | #91B4AE |
| RGB | 145, 180, 174 |
| HSL | 170°, 19%, 64% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| 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 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 teal from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Clare
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Araucana
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Araucana. The nearest is Dix Blue (NO. 82) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dix Blue 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Araucana
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Araucana — the nearest deck color, Stormy Bay (0484), is clearly different (ΔE 5.45). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD25 instead. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Araucana
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Araucana — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 9.18). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD25 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →