Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Garbanzo |
| SKU | C2-843 |
| Hex | #B9A47B |
| RGB | 185, 164, 123 |
| HSL | 40°, 31%, 60% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
15 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Garbanzo
At Glidden, the closest color to Garbanzo is Khaki Sage (50YY 39/230) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Khaki Sage 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Garbanzo
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Garbanzo is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194). 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 39 vs 38). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Balanced Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Balanced Tan 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Garbanzo
The closest Hirshfield's 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 39 vs 38). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Sassafras and you'll get the same color. See the full Sassafras swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Garbanzo
Rodda has no exact twin of Garbanzo. The nearest is Sisal (CA095) at ΔE 4.29 — 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 Sisal swatch →
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 →