Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Bohemian |
| SKU | C2-778 |
| Hex | #757285 |
| RGB | 117, 114, 133 |
| HSL | 249°, 8%, 48% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| 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 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 gray from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Bohemian
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bohemian — the nearest deck color, Prince (PNT100-DP-33), is clearly different (ΔE 6.4). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-778 instead. See the full Prince swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bohemian
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Bohemian — the nearest deck color, Seattle Haze (4003-4B), is clearly different (ΔE 6.57). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-778 instead. See the full Seattle Haze swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bohemian
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Bohemian — the nearest deck color, Pitch Blue (NO. 220), is clearly different (ΔE 7.42). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-778 instead. See the full Pitch Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bohemian
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Bohemian — the nearest deck color, Vulcan (DE6341), is clearly different (ΔE 9.37). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-778 instead. See the full Vulcan swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bohemian
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bohemian — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 12.03). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-778 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bohemian
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Bohemian — the nearest deck color, Demo Day (JG-79), is clearly different (ΔE 15.82). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-778 instead. See the full Demo Day swatch →