Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Elm Leaf |
| SKU | BD29 |
| Hex | #BCAC87 |
| RGB | 188, 172, 135 |
| HSL | 42°, 28%, 63% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Elm Leaf
Elm Leaf sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Elm Leaf 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Elm Leaf 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 #BCAC87 in HSL space. Pair Elm Leaf 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 Elm Leaf Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Elm Leaf 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 BD29 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elm Leaf
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Elm Leaf is Earthy Ochre (SW 9532). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Earthy Ochre and you'll get the same color. See the full Earthy Ochre swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Elm Leaf
The closest Behr equivalent of Elm Leaf is Kaffir Lime (PPU8-08). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Behr is your counter, order Kaffir Lime and you'll get the same color. See the full Kaffir Lime swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Elm Leaf
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Elm Leaf is Danville Tan (HC-91). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Danville Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Danville Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Elm Leaf
The closest Valspar equivalent of Elm Leaf is Fresh Leaf (8004-22D). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Fresh Leaf and you'll get the same color. See the full Fresh Leaf swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Elm Leaf
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Elm Leaf is Desert Camel (PPG12-16) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Camel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Elm Leaf
Glidden's nearest match is Dusty Khaki (45YY 41/181), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Elm Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Elm Leaf
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Elm Leaf is Speckled Shell (323-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elm Leaf
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Elm Leaf. The nearest is Camelback (HGSW 2185) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Camelback swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Elm Leaf
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Campsite (DEBN50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Elm Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Campsite swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Elm Leaf
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Elm Leaf is Juniper Tree (JG-166) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Elm Leaf
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Elm Leaf is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Elm Leaf
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Star of Gold (0323), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Elm Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Star of Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Elm Leaf
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Elm Leaf is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Elm Leaf
At Rodda, the closest color to Elm Leaf is Artichoke (CA160) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Elm Leaf
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Elm Leaf. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Elm Leaf
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Elm Leaf is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Elm Leaf
At Kompozit, the closest color to Elm Leaf is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Gold swatch →