Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Enigma |
| SKU | C2-925 |
| Hex | #A5A38F |
| RGB | 165, 163, 143 |
| HSL | 55°, 11%, 60% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Enigma
Enigma sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Enigma is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
19 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 gray 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
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Enigma 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 #A5A38F in HSL space. Pair Enigma 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 Enigma Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Enigma 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 C2-925 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Enigma
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Enigma. The nearest is Western Reserve (SW 9597) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Western Reserve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Enigma
At Behr, the closest color to Enigma is Espresso Martini (N210-4) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Espresso Martini swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Enigma
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Enigma is Victorian Garden (1531) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian Garden swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Enigma
Valspar's nearest match is Green Turquoise (8004-26D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Enigma without repainting risk. See the full Green Turquoise swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Enigma
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Enigma without repainting risk. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Enigma
Glidden's nearest match is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Enigma without repainting risk. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Enigma
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Enigma. The nearest is Poised Neutral (440-4DB) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poised Neutral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Enigma
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Enigma. The nearest is Coastal Plain (HGSW 3255) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coastal Plain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Enigma
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Whale Watching (DET512), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Enigma without repainting risk. See the full Whale Watching swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Enigma
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Enigma. The nearest is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Enigma
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Enigma. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Enigma
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Orestes (0379), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Enigma without repainting risk. See the full Orestes swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Enigma
At Rodda, the closest color to Enigma is Foliage (R063) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Foliage swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Enigma
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Enigma. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Enigma
Backdrop has no exact twin of Enigma. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Enigma
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Enigma is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tate Green swatch →