Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Epicure |
| SKU | C2-829 |
| Hex | #C1AE94 |
| RGB | 193, 174, 148 |
| HSL | 35°, 27%, 67% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Epicure
Epicure sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Epicure 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
16 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
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Epicure 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 #C1AE94 in HSL space. Pair Epicure 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 Epicure Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Epicure 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 C2-829 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Epicure
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Epicure is Khaki Shade (SW 7533). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Khaki Shade and you'll get the same color. See the full Khaki Shade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Epicure
The closest Behr equivalent of Epicure is Vast Desert (UL170-17). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Vast Desert and you'll get the same color. See the full Vast Desert swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Epicure
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Epicure is Kangaroo (AF-145) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kangaroo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Epicure
At Valspar, the closest color to Epicure is Moose Mousse (3003-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Epicure
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Epicure without repainting risk. See the full Rock Cliffs swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Epicure
Glidden's nearest match is Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Epicure without repainting risk. See the full Rock Cliffs swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Epicure
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Woolen Sweater (418-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Epicure without repainting risk. See the full Woolen Sweater swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Epicure
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Epicure is Khaki Shade (HGSW 3455). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Khaki Shade and you'll get the same color. See the full Khaki Shade swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Epicure
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Egyptian Sand (DE6207), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Epicure without repainting risk. See the full Egyptian Sand swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Epicure
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Embossed Letter (JG-106), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Epicure without repainting risk. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Epicure
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Epicure is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) 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 Epicure
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Epicure is 3am Latte (0175). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order 3am Latte and you'll get the same color. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Epicure
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Epicure is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) 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 Epicure
Rodda's nearest match is Cardamom (CA141), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Epicure without repainting risk. See the full Cardamom swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Epicure
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Epicure. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Epicure
At Kompozit, the closest color to Epicure is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) 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 →