Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Elm Leaf |
| SKU | BD29 |
| Hex | #BCAC87 |
| RGB | 188, 172, 135 |
| HSL | 42°, 28%, 63% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Elm Leaf
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Elm Leaf — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 7.49). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD29 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Elm Leaf
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Elm Leaf — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 10.54). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD29 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →