Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Bohemian |
| SKU | C2-778 |
| Hex | #757285 |
| RGB | 117, 114, 133 |
| HSL | 249°, 8%, 48% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Bohemian
With an LRV of 18, Bohemian is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue 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.
Bohemian works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
10 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Bohemian 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 #757285 in HSL space. Pair Bohemian 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 Bohemian Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bohemian 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 C2-778 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bohemian
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bohemian. The nearest is Exclusive Plum (SW 6263) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Exclusive Plum swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bohemian
Behr has no exact twin of Bohemian. The nearest is Composers Magic (MQ5-37) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Composers Magic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bohemian
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bohemian is Amethyst Shadow (1441) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amethyst Shadow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bohemian
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bohemian is Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum Shade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bohemian
At Glidden, the closest color to Bohemian is Ancient Violet (10RB 17/122) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ancient Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bohemian
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Bohemian. The nearest is Sweet Pansies (244-5DB) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Pansies swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bohemian
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bohemian. The nearest is Smoky Purple (HGSW 3393) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Purple swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bohemian
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Bohemian. The nearest is Overlook (1319) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Overlook swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bohemian
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bohemian is Dancing in the Spring (1291) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dancing in the Spring swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bohemian
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bohemian is Dancing in the Spring (1291) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dancing in the Spring swatch →