Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Canadian Flag |
| SKU | C2-521 |
| Hex | #A33F3F |
| RGB | 163, 63, 63 |
| HSL | 0°, 44%, 44% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About C2 Paint Canadian Flag
With an LRV of 12, Canadian Flag 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.
Canadian Flag 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
16 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Canadian Flag 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 #A33F3F in HSL space. Pair Canadian Flag 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 Canadian Flag Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Canadian Flag 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 C2-521 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Canadian Flag
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Antique Red (SW 7587), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Canadian Flag without repainting risk. See the full Antique Red swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Canadian Flag
Behr's nearest match is Tomato Slices (HDC-SM16-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Canadian Flag without repainting risk. See the full Tomato Slices swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Canadian Flag
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Canadian Flag is Bonaparte (CC-64). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Bonaparte and you'll get the same color. See the full Bonaparte swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Canadian Flag
At Valspar, the closest color to Canadian Flag is Red Ochre (2011-4) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13.1 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Ochre swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Canadian Flag
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Canadian Flag is Granada (PPG17-12). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Granada and you'll get the same color. See the full Granada swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Canadian Flag
The closest Glidden equivalent of Canadian Flag is Granada (PPG17-12). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). If Glidden is your counter, order Granada and you'll get the same color. See the full Granada swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Canadian Flag
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Canadian Flag. The nearest is Rubyshire Red (204-6DB) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rubyshire Red swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Canadian Flag
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Canadian Flag is Ruby Red Slippers (HGSW 1072) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ruby Red Slippers swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Canadian Flag
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Canadian Flag is Scarlet Past (DEA150). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Scarlet Past and you'll get the same color. See the full Scarlet Past swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Canadian Flag
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Canadian Flag is Hopscotch (JG-31) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hopscotch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Canadian Flag
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Canadian Flag is Incarnadine (NO. 248) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Incarnadine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Canadian Flag
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Siren (1117), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Canadian Flag without repainting risk. See the full Siren swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Canadian Flag
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Canadian Flag is Moonrose (1103) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moonrose swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Canadian Flag
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Canadian Flag. The nearest is Emperors Silk (EMPERORS SILK) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emperors Silk swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Canadian Flag
Backdrop has no exact twin of Canadian Flag. The nearest is Bahaus (BD-BH) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bahaus swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Canadian Flag
At Kompozit, the closest color to Canadian Flag is Moonrose (1103) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moonrose swatch →