Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Element |
| SKU | C2-685 |
| Hex | #B1A88D |
| RGB | 177, 168, 141 |
| HSL | 45°, 19%, 62% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Element
Element sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Element 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
17 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Element 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 #B1A88D in HSL space. Pair Element 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 Element Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Element 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 C2-685 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Element
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Element is Sleepy Owlet (SW 9513) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sleepy Owlet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Element
At Behr, the closest color to Element is Stone Walls (PPU8-19) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Walls swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Element
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Element is Clarksville Gray (HC-102). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Clarksville Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Clarksville Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Element
Valspar has no exact twin of Element. The nearest is Earthy Beige (M351) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.1 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Earthy Beige swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Element
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Element is Olive Gray (PPG1027-4). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Olive Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Olive Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Element
The closest Glidden equivalent of Element is Olive Gray (PPG1027-4). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order Olive Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Olive Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Element
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Element is Principle Greige (420-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Principle Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Element
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Element is River Birch (DEGR36) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Birch swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Element
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Juniper Tree (JG-166), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Element without repainting risk. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Element
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Element is Stone White (NO. 11) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Element
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Element is Sedge (0226) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sedge swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Element
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Element is Historic Shade (0372) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Historic Shade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Element
The closest Rodda equivalent of Element is Lentil (CA161). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Rodda is your counter, order Lentil and you'll get the same color. See the full Lentil swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Element
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Element is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Element
At Kompozit, the closest color to Element is Historic Shade (0372) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Historic Shade swatch →