Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Chain Reaction |
| SKU | C2-985 |
| Hex | #A2A3A8 |
| RGB | 162, 163, 168 |
| HSL | 230°, 3%, 65% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Chain Reaction 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 by brand
15 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Clare
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Chain Reaction 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 #A2A3A8 in HSL space. Pair Chain Reaction 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 Chain Reaction Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Chain Reaction 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 C2-985 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chain Reaction
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chain Reaction is Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mysterious Mauve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Chain Reaction
At Behr, the closest color to Chain Reaction is Masterpiece (MQ5-08) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Masterpiece swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chain Reaction
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Chain Reaction. The nearest is Cobblestone Path (1606) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cobblestone Path swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Chain Reaction
Valspar has no exact twin of Chain Reaction. The nearest is Crystal Noir (8005-12D) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crystal Noir swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chain Reaction
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Chain Reaction is Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Chain Reaction
At Glidden, the closest color to Chain Reaction is Granite Grey (00NN 37/000) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chain Reaction
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Chain Reaction is Silvered Chain (435-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silvered Chain swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chain Reaction
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chain Reaction is Dream in Purple (HGSW 3395) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dream in Purple swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chain Reaction
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Chain Reaction is Baby Seal (DE6361) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chain Reaction
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Chain Reaction. The nearest is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chain Reaction
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Chain Reaction is Metropolis Mood (0526) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Chain Reaction
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Chain Reaction is Baby Seal (0519) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Chain Reaction
At Rodda, the closest color to Chain Reaction is Wild and Free (R104) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild and Free swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Chain Reaction
At Clare, the closest color to Chain Reaction is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Chain Reaction
At Kompozit, the closest color to Chain Reaction is Baby Seal (0519) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →