Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Expedition |
| SKU | C2-662 |
| Hex | #696340 |
| RGB | 105, 99, 64 |
| HSL | 51°, 24%, 33% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Expedition
With an LRV of 12, Expedition is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Expedition works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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.
Behr
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Backdrop
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Expedition 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 #696340 in HSL space. Pair Expedition 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 Expedition Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Expedition 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 C2-662 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Expedition
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Expedition is Ol' Moss Green (223-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ol' Moss Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Expedition
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Expedition is Turtle Green (2142-20) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turtle Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Expedition
At Behr, the closest color to Expedition is Mayan Ruins (N300-7) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mayan Ruins swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Expedition
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Expedition is Landscape (JG-49) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 12) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Landscape swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Expedition
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Expedition is African Queen (0375) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full African Queen swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Expedition
Valspar has no exact twin of Expedition. The nearest is Tarragon (6001-4C) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.1 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tarragon swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Expedition
Kompozit has no exact twin of Expedition. The nearest is Aloe Leaf (0417) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aloe Leaf swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Expedition
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Expedition. The nearest is Bancha (NO. 298) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bancha swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Expedition
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Expedition. The nearest is Oakmoss (SW 6180) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oakmoss swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Expedition
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Expedition — the nearest deck color, Covered Wagon (DE6196), is clearly different (ΔE 5.45). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-662 instead. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Expedition
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Expedition — the nearest deck color, Muddy River (PPG1098-7), is clearly different (ΔE 6.49). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-662 instead. See the full Muddy River swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Expedition
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Expedition — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 12.86). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-662 instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Expedition
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Expedition — the nearest deck color, Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53), is clearly different (ΔE 15.88). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-662 instead. See the full Coffee Date swatch →