Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Darwin |
| SKU | C2-810 |
| Hex | #A3998F |
| RGB | 163, 153, 143 |
| HSL | 30°, 10%, 60% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
18 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Darwin
Glidden's nearest match is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). 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 →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Darwin
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Darwin is Highland Grey (HGSW 2444) — very close at ΔE 3.06, 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 Highland Grey swatch →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Darwin
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Darwin is Young Colt (0198) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Darwin
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Darwin is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 3.05, 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 La Catedral 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 →
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 →