Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Darwin |
| SKU | C2-810 |
| Hex | #A3998F |
| RGB | 163, 153, 143 |
| HSL | 30°, 10%, 60% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Darwin
Darwin 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 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.
Darwin 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.
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Darwin 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 #A3998F in HSL space. Pair Darwin 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 Darwin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Darwin 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 C2-810 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Darwin
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Darwin is Well Balanced (DEGR26). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Well Balanced and you'll get the same color. See the full Well Balanced swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Darwin
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Waynesboro Taupe (1544), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Darwin without repainting risk. See the full Waynesboro Taupe swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Darwin
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pavestone (SW 7642), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Darwin without repainting risk. See the full Pavestone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Darwin
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Dusky Gray (439-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Darwin without repainting risk. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Darwin
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Darwin without repainting risk. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Darwin
At Behr, the closest color to Darwin is Moon Rock (QE-58) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moon Rock swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Darwin
At Kompozit, the closest color to Darwin is Young Colt (0198) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Young Colt swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Darwin
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Darwin is Trenton Taupe (H113) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Darwin
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Darwin is Watering Can (JG-135) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Darwin
At Valspar, the closest color to Darwin is Tornado Watch (6002-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tornado Watch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Darwin
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Darwin is Worsted (NO. 284) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Worsted swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Darwin
Backdrop has no exact twin of Darwin. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Darwin
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Darwin — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 10.89). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-810 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →