Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Austin |
| SKU | C2-844 |
| Hex | #CCAD7E |
| RGB | 204, 173, 126 |
| HSL | 36°, 43%, 65% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Austin
Austin sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Austin 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Austin 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 #CCAD7E in HSL space. Pair Austin 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 Austin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Austin 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 C2-844 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Austin
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Austin is Downing Straw (SW 2813). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Downing Straw and you'll get the same color. See the full Downing Straw swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Austin
Behr's nearest match is Cup Of Tea (PPU6-16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Austin without repainting risk. See the full Cup Of Tea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Austin
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Warm Butterscotch (DE6151), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Austin without repainting risk. See the full Warm Butterscotch swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Austin
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bridgewater Tan (1096), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Austin without repainting risk. See the full Bridgewater Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Austin
Valspar's nearest match is Castell Harlech (8003-21D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Austin without repainting risk. See the full Castell Harlech swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Austin
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Austin is Beach Coast Buff (H122) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Austin
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Austin is Drops Of Honey (PPG1090-4) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drops Of Honey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Austin
At Kompozit, the closest color to Austin is Gold Tweed (0884) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Austin
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Austin is Suncoast (316-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Suncoast swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Austin
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Austin is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Austin
Clare has no exact twin of Austin. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Austin
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Austin — the nearest deck color, Summer Pear (JG-44), is clearly different (ΔE 6.56). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-844 instead. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Austin
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Austin — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 16.94). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-844 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →