Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Challah |
| SKU | C2-859 |
| Hex | #CBAF8B |
| RGB | 203, 175, 139 |
| HSL | 34°, 38%, 67% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Challah
Challah sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Challah is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 neutral 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
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Challah 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 #CBAF8B in HSL space. Pair Challah 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 Challah Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Challah 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 C2-859 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Challah
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Challah is Safari (SW 7697). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Safari and you'll get the same color. See the full Safari swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Challah
The closest Behr equivalent of Challah is Raffia Ribbon (PPU7-20). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Behr is your counter, order Raffia Ribbon and you'll get the same color. See the full Raffia Ribbon swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Challah
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Twilight Gold (1069), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Challah without repainting risk. See the full Twilight Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Challah
Valspar has no exact twin of Challah. The nearest is Maple Leaf (2008-8B) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.1 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Maple Leaf swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Challah
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Challah is Wright Dark Eggshell (FLLW726). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wright Dark Eggshell and you'll get the same color. See the full Wright Dark Eggshell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Challah
Glidden's nearest match is Satin Gold (20YY 43/200), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Challah without repainting risk. See the full Satin Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Challah
Dutch Boy's nearest match is New Potato (216-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Challah without repainting risk. See the full New Potato swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Challah
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Challah is Dromedary Camel (HGSW 3164). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dromedary Camel and you'll get the same color. See the full Dromedary Camel swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Challah
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is DaVanzo Beige (DET664), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Challah without repainting risk. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Challah
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Challah is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Challah
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Beach Coast Buff (H122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Challah without repainting risk. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Challah
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Only Yesterday (0296), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Challah without repainting risk. See the full Only Yesterday swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Challah
The closest Rodda equivalent of Challah is Berber (CA118). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Rodda is your counter, order Berber and you'll get the same color. See the full Berber swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Challah
Kompozit's nearest match is Only Yesterday (0296), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Challah without repainting risk. See the full Only Yesterday swatch →