Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Challah |
| SKU | C2-859 |
| Hex | #CBAF8B |
| RGB | 203, 175, 139 |
| HSL | 34°, 38%, 67% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Challah
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Challah — the nearest deck color, Summer Pear (JG-44), is clearly different (ΔE 7.07). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-859 instead. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Challah
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Challah — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 13.9). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-859 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Challah
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Challah — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 14.82). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-859 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →