Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Bombay |
| SKU | C2-524 |
| Hex | #A45764 |
| RGB | 164, 87, 100 |
| HSL | 350°, 31%, 49% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About C2 Paint Bombay
With an LRV of 16, Bombay 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.
Bombay works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Bombay 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 #A45764 in HSL space. Pair Bombay 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 Bombay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bombay 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 C2-524 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bombay
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bombay. The nearest is Ruby Shade (SW 6572) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ruby Shade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bombay
At Behr, the closest color to Bombay is Shine Baby Shine (MQ1-7) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shine Baby Shine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bombay
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bombay is Fascinator Rose (2085-30) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fascinator Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bombay
The closest Valspar equivalent of Bombay is Ruby Petals (M223). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). If Valspar is your counter, order Ruby Petals and you'll get the same color. See the full Ruby Petals swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bombay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bombay is Heart's Content (PPG1050-6) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heart's Content swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bombay
At Glidden, the closest color to Bombay is Painted Desert Red (90RR 16/298) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Painted Desert Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bombay
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Bombay. The nearest is Artesian Plum (201-6DB) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Artesian Plum swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bombay
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bombay. The nearest is Hearts Content (HGSW 1023) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hearts Content swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bombay
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bombay is Jaipur Dream (DEFD09) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jaipur Dream swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bombay
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bombay is Punky Pink (1129) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Punky Pink swatch →