Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Clydesdale |
| SKU | C2-839 |
| Hex | #7E6C5E |
| RGB | 126, 108, 94 |
| HSL | 26°, 15%, 43% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Clydesdale
With an LRV of 16, Clydesdale is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Clydesdale works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral 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
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Clydesdale 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 #7E6C5E in HSL space. Pair Clydesdale 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 Clydesdale Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Clydesdale 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 C2-839 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clydesdale
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tiki Hut (SW 7509), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clydesdale without repainting risk. See the full Tiki Hut swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Clydesdale
Behr's nearest match is Antique Earth (PPU5-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clydesdale without repainting risk. See the full Antique Earth swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Clydesdale
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Clydesdale is Devonwood Taupe (1008). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Devonwood Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Devonwood Taupe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Clydesdale
At Valspar, the closest color to Clydesdale is Gateway Arch (8005-10F) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gateway Arch swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Clydesdale
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Clydesdale. The nearest is Sleeping Giant (PPG1025-6) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sleeping Giant swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Clydesdale
Glidden has no exact twin of Clydesdale. The nearest is Sleeping Giant (PPG1025-6) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sleeping Giant swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Clydesdale
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Clydesdale is Exposed (441-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exposed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clydesdale
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tiki Hut (HGSW 2492), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clydesdale without repainting risk. See the full Tiki Hut swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Clydesdale
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bannister Brown (DE6069), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clydesdale without repainting risk. See the full Bannister Brown swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Clydesdale
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Clydesdale is Elemental (JG-129) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elemental swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Clydesdale
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Clydesdale. The nearest is Broccoli Brown (NO. 198) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Broccoli Brown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Clydesdale
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Clydesdale is Ranch House (0142) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ranch House swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Clydesdale
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Clydesdale is Portobello (H0129) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Portobello swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Clydesdale
Rodda's nearest match is Moccasin (CA071), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clydesdale without repainting risk. See the full Moccasin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Clydesdale
Kompozit has no exact twin of Clydesdale. The nearest is Coastal Fog (0213) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coastal Fog swatch →