Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Artesian |
| SKU | C2-972 |
| Hex | #A09C94 |
| RGB | 160, 156, 148 |
| HSL | 40°, 6%, 60% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
18 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 neutral 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
Rodda
Clare
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Artesian
Glidden's nearest match is Old Monterey Grey (30YY 33/047), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Artesian without repainting risk. See the full Old Monterey Grey 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artesian
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Artesian is Highland Grey (HGSW 2444) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highland Grey swatch →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Artesian
Hirshfield's 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 runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Artesian
Rodda has no exact twin of Artesian. The nearest is On the Rocks (R069) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full On the Rocks swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Artesian
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Artesian. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 3.97 — 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 La Catedral 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 →