Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Fauquier Spring |
| SKU | BD19 |
| Hex | #9BB7C2 |
| RGB | 155, 183, 194 |
| HSL | 197°, 24%, 68% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Fauquier Spring
Fauquier Spring sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Fauquier Spring 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
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Fauquier Spring 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 #9BB7C2 in HSL space. Pair Fauquier Spring 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 Fauquier Spring Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fauquier Spring 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 BD19 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fauquier Spring is Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faded Flaxflower swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
At Behr, the closest color to Fauquier Spring is Tahoe Blue (PPU13-09) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tahoe Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Exhale (AF-515), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Fauquier Spring without repainting risk. See the full Exhale swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
The closest Valspar equivalent of Fauquier Spring is Déjà Blue (V106-3). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Valspar is your counter, order Déjà Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Déjà Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Fauquier Spring. The nearest is Blue By You (PPG1035-3) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
At Glidden, the closest color to Fauquier Spring is Soft Rococo Blue (70BG 44/129) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Rococo Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Valor (337-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Fauquier Spring without repainting risk. See the full Valor swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fauquier Spring is Behind Blue Eyes (HGSW 3345) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Behind Blue Eyes swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fauquier Spring is Country Air (DET581) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Air swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Fauquier Spring. The nearest is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Fauquier Spring is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Fauquier Spring. The nearest is Trisha's Eyes (0666) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
Backdrop has no exact twin of Fauquier Spring. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fauquier Spring
Kompozit has no exact twin of Fauquier Spring. The nearest is Trisha's Eyes (0666) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →