Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Artesian |
| SKU | C2-972 |
| Hex | #A09C94 |
| RGB | 160, 156, 148 |
| HSL | 40°, 6%, 60% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Artesian
Artesian sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Artesian is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Artesian 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 #A09C94 in HSL space. Pair Artesian 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 Artesian Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Artesian 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 C2-972 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Artesian
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Artesian is Fishing Net (DEGR38). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Fishing Net and you'll get the same color. See the full Fishing Net swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Artesian
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Artesian is Willow Creek (1468). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Willow Creek and you'll get the same color. See the full Willow Creek swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Artesian
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Watering Can (JG-135), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Artesian without repainting risk. See the full Watering Can swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Artesian
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Shadowy (PPG0998-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Artesian without repainting risk. See the full Shadowy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Artesian
Behr's nearest match is Fashion Gray (PPU18-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Artesian without repainting risk. See the full Fashion Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Artesian
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Worsted (NO. 284), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Artesian without repainting risk. See the full Worsted swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Artesian
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Dusky Gray (439-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Artesian without repainting risk. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artesian
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Artesian is Pewter Tankard (SW 23) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pewter Tankard swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Artesian
At Valspar, the closest color to Artesian is Gray Matter (T521) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.3 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Matter swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Artesian
Kompozit has no exact twin of Artesian. The nearest is Smoky Tone (0541) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Artesian
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Artesian. The nearest is Jet Gray (0548) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jet Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Artesian
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Artesian — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 5.23). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-972 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Artesian
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Artesian — the nearest deck color, Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), is clearly different (ΔE 7.78). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-972 instead. See the full Set In Stone swatch →