Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Fusion |
| SKU | C2-795 |
| Hex | #9D958C |
| RGB | 157, 149, 140 |
| HSL | 32°, 8%, 58% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Fusion
Fusion sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Fusion 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 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.
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Backdrop
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Fusion 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 #9D958C in HSL space. Pair Fusion 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 Fusion Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fusion 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 C2-795 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fusion
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Fusion is Gothic Arch (CSP-80). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Gothic Arch and you'll get the same color. See the full Gothic Arch swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fusion
Behr's nearest match is Pebbled Path (PPF-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fusion without repainting risk. See the full Pebbled Path swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fusion
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Barnwood Gray (DET620), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fusion without repainting risk. See the full Barnwood Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fusion
Valspar's nearest match is Aspen Gray (6004-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.3 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fusion without repainting risk. See the full Aspen Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fusion
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Chemise (NO. 216), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fusion without repainting risk. See the full Chemise swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fusion
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fusion is Chatura Gray (SW 9169) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chatura Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fusion
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fusion is Padlock Gray (438-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Padlock Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fusion
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Fusion is Trenton Taupe (H113) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fusion
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Fusion is Talavera (PPG1018-5) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Talavera swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fusion
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Fusion is Homebody (JG-136) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Homebody swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Fusion
Backdrop has no exact twin of Fusion. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fusion
Kompozit has no exact twin of Fusion. The nearest is Sparrow (0554) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sparrow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Fusion
Clare has no exact twin of Fusion. The nearest is Shade (PNT100-MD-14) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shade swatch →