Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Barnacle |
| SKU | C2-872 |
| Hex | #827D73 |
| RGB | 130, 125, 115 |
| HSL | 40°, 6%, 48% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Barnacle
With an LRV of 21, Barnacle is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Barnacle works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Behr
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Barnacle 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 #827D73 in HSL space. Pair Barnacle 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 Barnacle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Barnacle 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 C2-872 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Barnacle
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Barnacle is Metal Fringe (DET626). At ΔE 0.38 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Metal Fringe and you'll get the same color. See the full Metal Fringe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Barnacle
The closest Behr equivalent of Barnacle is Smoky Trout (MQ2-53). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Behr is your counter, order Smoky Trout and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Trout swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Barnacle
Valspar's nearest match is Mountain Smoke (6004-2B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20.2 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barnacle without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Smoke swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Barnacle
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Vigilant (0563), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barnacle without repainting risk. See the full Vigilant swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Barnacle
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Carter Gray (CW-80), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barnacle without repainting risk. See the full Carter Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Barnacle
Kompozit's nearest match is Fireplace Mantel (0569), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barnacle without repainting risk. See the full Fireplace Mantel swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Barnacle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Barnacle is On The Edge (PPG0998-6) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full On The Edge swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barnacle
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Barnacle is Link Gray (SW 6200) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Link Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Barnacle
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Barnacle. The nearest is Mole's Breath (NO. 276) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mole's Breath swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Barnacle
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Barnacle. The nearest is Aged Mercury (442-5DB) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Mercury swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Barnacle
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Barnacle. The nearest is Wooden Palette (JG-130) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wooden Palette swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Barnacle
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Barnacle — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 7.11). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-872 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Barnacle
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Barnacle — the nearest deck color, Irony (PNT100-MD-16), is clearly different (ΔE 7.41). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-872 instead. See the full Irony swatch →