Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Bramble |
| SKU | C2-957 |
| Hex | #A7A799 |
| RGB | 167, 167, 153 |
| HSL | 60°, 7%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Bramble
Bramble sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Bramble is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. 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.
Kompozit
Behr
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Backdrop
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Bramble 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 #A7A799 in HSL space. Pair Bramble 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 Bramble Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bramble 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 C2-957 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Bramble
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Bramble is Silverado Ranch (0421). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Silverado Ranch and you'll get the same color. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bramble
The closest Behr equivalent of Bramble is Historical Gray (N370-4A). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Historical Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Historical Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bramble
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Whale Watching (DET512), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bramble without repainting risk. See the full Whale Watching swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bramble
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Frosted Fern (SW 9648), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bramble without repainting risk. See the full Frosted Fern swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bramble
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bramble without repainting risk. See the full Wandering Willow swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bramble
At Valspar, the closest color to Bramble is Building Block (V145-3) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.7 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Building Block swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bramble
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bramble is Shark Fin (0574) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bramble
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bramble is Sabre Gray (1482) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sabre Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bramble
At Backdrop, the closest color to Bramble is Nuevo (BD-NU) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bramble
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bramble is Greywood (423-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greywood swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bramble
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Bramble is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bramble
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bramble. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bramble
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bramble — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 7.62). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-957 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →