Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Cousteau |
| SKU | C2-713 |
| Hex | #8D9F9C |
| RGB | 141, 159, 156 |
| HSL | 170°, 9%, 59% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| 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 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 gray from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cousteau
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cousteau — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 7.04). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-713 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cousteau
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cousteau — the nearest deck color, Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), is clearly different (ΔE 7.68). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-713 instead. See the full Set In Stone swatch →