Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Garbanzo |
| SKU | C2-843 |
| Hex | #B9A47B |
| RGB | 185, 164, 123 |
| HSL | 40°, 31%, 60% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Garbanzo
Garbanzo sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Garbanzo 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.
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Garbanzo 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 #B9A47B in HSL space. Pair Garbanzo 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 Garbanzo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Garbanzo 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 C2-843 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Garbanzo
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Garbanzo is Sassafras (0310). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Sassafras and you'll get the same color. See the full Sassafras swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Garbanzo
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Garbanzo is Tarnished Treasure (SW 9118). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tarnished Treasure and you'll get the same color. See the full Tarnished Treasure swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Garbanzo
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Garbanzo is Sailor's Knot (PPG1100-4). 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 39 vs 38). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Sailor's Knot and you'll get the same color. See the full Sailor's Knot swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Garbanzo
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Vintage Gold (0282), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Garbanzo without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Garbanzo
Behr's nearest match is Oxford Street (N270-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Garbanzo without repainting risk. See the full Oxford Street swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Garbanzo
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Biscuit (NO. 38), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Garbanzo without repainting risk. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Garbanzo
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Corked Tan (320-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Garbanzo without repainting risk. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Garbanzo
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Spice Gold (1040), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Garbanzo without repainting risk. See the full Spice Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Garbanzo
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Garbanzo is With the Grain (DET668) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full With the Grain swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Garbanzo
At Valspar, the closest color to Garbanzo is Caraway Seed (3005-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.5 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caraway Seed swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Garbanzo
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Garbanzo. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Garbanzo
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Garbanzo — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 5.05). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-843 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Garbanzo
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Garbanzo — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 7.28). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-843 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →