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C2 PAINT · C2-829

C2 Paint Epicure#C1AE94 · LRV 44

Epicure reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what C2 Paint C2-829 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

C2 PAINT EPICURE
RGB 193, 174, 148 LRV 44

Color spec

Brand C2 Paint
Name Epicure
SKU C2-829
Hex #C1AE94
RGB 193, 174, 148
HSL 35°, 27%, 67%
LRV 44
Undertone red-orange / warm
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 at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 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.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.75
All neutral at Behr →
UL170-17 · #C1AF97 · ΔE 0.75 · LRV 44
PPU7-07 · #C0AE97 · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 44
PPU7-7 · #C0AE97 · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 44
MQ2-46 · #C7AE95 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 45
700D-4 · #BAAF98 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 43

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.8
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0175 · #C3AE93 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 44
0184 · #BCAA94 · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 41
0189 · #BFAF9C · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 44
0281 · #BFAE8E · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 43
0345 · #B7AE92 · ΔE 5.1 · LRV 42

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.92
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7533 · #C0AF97 · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 44
SW 6157 · #C1AE91 · ΔE 1.11 · LRV 44
SW 9111 · #C0AD96 · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 43
SW 9121 · #C3B090 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 45
SW 7543 · #BCB099 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 44

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.11
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
418-3DB · #C1AE91 · ΔE 1.11 · LRV 44
416-4DB · #C4AE91 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 44
416-3DB · #C5B19A · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 46
415-4DB · #C0AA8C · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 42
411-3DB · #C3AE99 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 44

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG15-31 · #C5B093 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 45
PPG1078-4 · #C4AD93 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 44
PPG1101-4 · #BFAF93 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 44
PPG1077-3 · #C4AD96 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 44
PPG1079-4 · #C2AC99 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 43

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.23
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6207 · #BEAC90 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 40
DE6193 · #BCAB8C · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 39
DEC715 · #C8AE96 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 42
DE6123 · #BFAA97 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 40
DET632 · #B9B297 · ΔE 5.88 · LRV 44

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
AF-130 · #C6B097 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 44
HC-44 · #C2AE8E · ΔE 2 · LRV 43
AF-145 · #BFB198 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 44
235 · #BFAE8C · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 43
HC-25 · #BFAE8C · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 43

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All neutral at Valspar →
T577 · #BEA98C · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 41.3
3007-10A · #BFA98C · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 41.4
M136 · #C0A88D · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 41.3
3003-10A · #C6AF98 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 45.1
6006-1C · #BAAC9A · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 42.2

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.87
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-106 · #BFB09A · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 44
JG-113 · #B7AF9F · ΔE 5.18 · LRV 43
JG-157 · #B4AD9E · ΔE 5.76 · LRV 42
JG-154 · #CCAF9F · ΔE 7.35 · LRV 46
JG-51 · #AFB196 · ΔE 10.03 · LRV 43

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All neutral at Kompozit →
0175 · #C0A98E · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 42
0281 · #BFAC8B · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 42
0189 · #BCAB99 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 42
0317 · #C5B088 · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 45
0162 · #CAAB94 · ΔE 5.71 · LRV 44

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.43
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 240 · #C4AE89 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 44
NO. 293 · #C1B2A2 · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 46
NO. 60 · #BDA794 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 41
NO. 303 · #CDB19D · ΔE 5.67 · LRV 47
NO. 75 · #B8B497 · ΔE 7.55 · LRV 45

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.45
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 6.45 · LRV 33
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 11.67 · LRV 38
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 12.24 · LRV 35
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 14.84 · LRV 38
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 18.32 · LRV 41

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.55
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 8.55 · LRV 49
PNT100-DP-59 · #C29F68 · ΔE 9.16 · LRV 37
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 10.78 · LRV 47
PNT100-MD-76 · #CF9F93 · ΔE 14.08 · LRV 40
PNT100-MD-49 · #ABBD9F · ΔE 16.05 · LRV 48

Similar C2 Paint colors

closest in the C2 Paint deck

The 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.

C2-830 · LRV 43
BD14 · LRV 45
BD30 · LRV 45
C2-828 · LRV 46
BD17 · LRV 44
C2-876 · LRV 46

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C1AE94 + #94A7C1
TRIADIC
#C1AE94 · #94C1AE · #AE94C1
ANALOGOUS
#C19894 · #C1AE94 · #BEC194

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.15:1 fail
Sample text on black
9.75:1 AAA

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Clare Equivalent of Epicure

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Epicure — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 10.78). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-829 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Epicure

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Epicure — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 14.84). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-829 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →

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