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C2 Paint DivaC2-519 · #7C3637 · LRV 7

Diva reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the color's details, what C2 Paint C2-519 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

C2 PAINT DIVA
RGB 124, 54, 55LRV 7

Color spec

BrandC2 Paint
NameDiva
SKUC2-519
Hex#7C3637
RGB124, 54, 55
HSL359°, 39%, 35%
LRV7
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyRed
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About C2 Paint Diva

At LRV 7, Diva is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its red 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.

Diva earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.

Closest matches by brand

15 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 red from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.6
All red at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7586 · #813235 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 7
SW 7583 · #7C3239 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 7
SW 7582 · #803532 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 7
SW 6328 · #7B3730 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 7

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All red at Behr →
UL110-21 · #7E3C3D · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 8
S160-7 · #763431 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 7
UL110-2 · #7C3E3A · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 8
S150-6 · #7D3942 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 8

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.42
All red at Benjamin Moore →
AF-300 · #763637 · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 8
CSP-1170 · #773935 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 9
CC-62 · #783934 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 7
CW-255 · #783C36 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 7

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All red at Valspar →
T503 · #78363C · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 7
T513 · #862F31 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 7.3
V042-6 · #80323C · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 7.2
V080-6 · #703D3D · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 7.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.58
All red at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1055-7 · #774040 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 8
PPG1052-7 · #813D45 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 8

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.87
All red at Glidden →
09YR 05/305 · #77393E · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 5
96RR 08/311 · #853D42 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 8
PPG1055-7 · #774041 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 8
PPG1052-7 · #813E45 · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 9

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.84
All red at Dutch Boy →
303-6DB · #80373F · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 8
304-7DB · #773E3E · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 8
305-7DB · #7B3730 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 7
202-7DB · #833A42 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 8
HGSW 1061 · #813235 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 7
HGSW 7586 · #813235 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 7
HGSW 2061 · #7B3730 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 7
HGSW 6328 · #7B3730 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 7

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.22
All red at Dunn-Edwards →
DEA147 · #763B42 · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 7
DESS03 · #7F443D · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 9
DEFD08 · #883946 · ΔE 5 · LRV 8

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.83
All red at Magnolia Home →
JG-28 · #85353D · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 8
JG-29 · #702F34 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 6

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.91
All red at Diamond Vogel →
H007 · #77413D · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 8
H008 · #8C3F3E · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 9

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All red at Hirshfield's →
0101 · #773B3E · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 9
0095 · #753A40 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 9
0081 · #73413E · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 10

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.74
All red at Rodda →
R124 · #784042 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 9

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.72
All red at Backdrop →
BD-SB · #7C2F2A · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 5

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All red at Kompozit →
0101 · #773B3E · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 7
0095 · #753A40 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 7
0081 · #73413E · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 8

Similar C2 Paint colors

closest in the C2 Paint deck

The nearest shades to Diva within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

C2-518 · LRV 9
C2-534 · LRV 8
C2-552 · LRV 9
C2-550 · LRV 8
BD48 · LRV 8
C2-502 · LRV 8

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #7C3637 in HSL space. Pair Diva with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#7C3637 + #367C7B
TRIADIC
#7C3637 · #377C36 · #36377C
ANALOGOUS
#7C365A · #7C3637 · #7C5836

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
8.61:1AAA
Sample text on black
2.44:1fail

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

C2 Paint Diva Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Diva 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 C2-519 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Diva

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Diva is Salute (SW 7582) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salute swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Diva

Behr's nearest match is Dozen Roses (UL110-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Diva without repainting risk. See the full Dozen Roses swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Diva

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Diva is Sundried Tomato (CC-62) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sundried Tomato swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Diva

At Valspar, the closest color to Diva is Fire Agate (T503) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fire Agate swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Diva

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Diva. The nearest is Bordeaux (PPG1055-7) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bordeaux swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Diva

At Glidden, the closest color to Diva is Classic Burgundy (09YR 05/305) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 5 vs 7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Classic Burgundy swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Diva

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Diva is Red Farmhouse (305-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Farmhouse swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Diva

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Diva is Fireweed (HGSW 2061) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fireweed swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Diva

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Diva. The nearest is Garnet Evening (DEA147) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garnet Evening swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Diva

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Diva is Create (JG-28) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Create swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Diva

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Diva. The nearest is Red Clay Hill (H007) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Red Clay Hill swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Diva

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Diva is Fruitful Orchard (0101) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fruitful Orchard swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Diva

Rodda has no exact twin of Diva. The nearest is Ardent Red (R124) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ardent Red swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Diva

Backdrop has no exact twin of Diva. The nearest is Stage Beauty (BD-SB) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 5 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stage Beauty swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Diva

At Kompozit, the closest color to Diva is Fruitful Orchard (0101) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fruitful Orchard swatch →

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