Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Cousteau |
| SKU | C2-713 |
| Hex | #8D9F9C |
| RGB | 141, 159, 156 |
| HSL | 170°, 9%, 59% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Cousteau
Cousteau sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Cousteau 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
16 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Cousteau 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 #8D9F9C in HSL space. Pair Cousteau 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 Cousteau Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cousteau 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 C2-713 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cousteau
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cousteau is Delft (SW 9134) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delft swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cousteau
The closest Behr equivalent of Cousteau is Anonymous (780F-5). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Behr is your counter, order Anonymous and you'll get the same color. See the full Anonymous swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cousteau
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Mystic Lake (CSP-745), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cousteau without repainting risk. See the full Mystic Lake swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cousteau
At Valspar, the closest color to Cousteau is In the Deep End (T614) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.3 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Deep End swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cousteau
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cousteau is Aqua Smoke (PPG1034-5) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Smoke swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cousteau
At Glidden, the closest color to Cousteau is Aqua Smoke (PPG1034-5) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Smoke swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cousteau
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cousteau is Neutraled Blue (429-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Neutraled Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cousteau
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cousteau is Aqua Reservoir (HGSW 3304) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Reservoir swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cousteau
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Cousteau. The nearest is Bracing Winds (DESS37) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bracing Winds swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cousteau
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Cousteau. The nearest is Display (JG-84) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cousteau
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cousteau without repainting risk. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cousteau
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is North Beach Blue (0485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cousteau without repainting risk. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cousteau
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Kathleen's Garden (0464), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Cousteau without repainting risk. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cousteau
Rodda's nearest match is Dried Hydrangea (R074), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cousteau without repainting risk. See the full Dried Hydrangea swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Cousteau
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Cousteau. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cousteau
Kompozit's nearest match is Kathleen's Garden (0464), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Cousteau without repainting risk. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →