Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Bittervine |
| SKU | BD45 |
| Hex | #C16D53 |
| RGB | 193, 109, 83 |
| HSL | 14°, 47%, 54% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About C2 Paint Bittervine
With an LRV of 23, Bittervine is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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.
Bittervine works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Clare
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Bittervine 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 #C16D53 in HSL space. Pair Bittervine 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 Bittervine Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bittervine 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 BD45 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Bittervine
The closest Behr equivalent of Bittervine is Raw Copper (T16-14). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If Behr is your counter, order Raw Copper and you'll get the same color. See the full Raw Copper swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bittervine
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bittervine is Cedar Grove (DE5152) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cedar Grove swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bittervine
At Valspar, the closest color to Bittervine is Florentine Clay (2003-5B) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21.3 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Florentine Clay swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bittervine
At Clare, the closest color to Bittervine is Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bittervine
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bittervine is Cajun Spice (PPG1191-6) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cajun Spice swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bittervine
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bittervine is Topaz (070) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Topaz swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bittervine
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bittervine is Baked Clay (SW 6340) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baked Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bittervine
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Bittervine. The nearest is Work Worn Wood (JG-35) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bittervine
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Bittervine. The nearest is Smoked Copper (306-5DB) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoked Copper swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bittervine
Kompozit has no exact twin of Bittervine. The nearest is Caramel Candy (0051) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caramel Candy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bittervine
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bittervine. The nearest is Loggia (NO. 232) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Loggia swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bittervine
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Bittervine — the nearest deck color, Angelic Choir (0058), is clearly different (ΔE 6.23). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD45 instead. See the full Angelic Choir swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bittervine
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bittervine — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 19.52). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD45 instead. See the full Anita swatch →