Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Clydesdale |
| SKU | C2-839 |
| Hex | #7E6C5E |
| RGB | 126, 108, 94 |
| HSL | 26°, 15%, 43% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 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.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Magnolia Home
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Backdrop Equivalent of Clydesdale
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Clydesdale — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 6.64). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-839 instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Clydesdale
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Clydesdale — the nearest deck color, Field Trip (PNT100-DP-66), is clearly different (ΔE 10.81). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-839 instead. See the full Field Trip swatch →