Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Hellebores |
| SKU | BD27 |
| Hex | #8B6D77 |
| RGB | 139, 109, 119 |
| HSL | 340°, 12%, 49% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About C2 Paint Hellebores
With an LRV of 18, Hellebores is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta 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.
Hellebores works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink from that brand.
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Hellebores 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 #8B6D77 in HSL space. Pair Hellebores 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 Hellebores Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hellebores 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 BD27 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Hellebores
Behr's nearest match is Hickory Stick (120F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Hellebores without repainting risk. See the full Hickory Stick swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hellebores
Valspar's nearest match is Tragic Juliet (T512), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17.4 vs 18) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Hellebores without repainting risk. See the full Tragic Juliet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hellebores
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Hellebores is Aplomb (AF-625) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 18) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aplomb swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hellebores
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hellebores is Plum Dandy (SW 6284) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum Dandy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hellebores
At Kompozit, the closest color to Hellebores is Charming Violet (1221) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charming Violet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hellebores
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hellebores is Chocolate Sparkle (PPG1048-6) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chocolate Sparkle swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hellebores
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hellebores is Majestic Plum (1214) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Majestic Plum swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hellebores
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Hellebores. The nearest is Purple Beech (347-6DB) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Beech swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hellebores
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Hellebores. The nearest is Mauve-a-Lish (DET402) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mauve-a-Lish swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Hellebores
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Hellebores — the nearest deck color, Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30), is clearly different (ΔE 10.85). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD27 instead. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hellebores
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Hellebores — the nearest deck color, Elemental (JG-129), is clearly different (ΔE 12.53). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD27 instead. See the full Elemental swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hellebores
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Hellebores — the nearest deck color, Broccoli Brown (NO. 198), is clearly different (ΔE 17.03). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD27 instead. See the full Broccoli Brown swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hellebores
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Hellebores — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 24.9). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD27 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →