Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Hemp |
| SKU | C2-876 |
| Hex | #C1B398 |
| RGB | 193, 179, 152 |
| HSL | 40°, 25%, 68% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Hemp
Hemp sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Hemp 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
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Magnolia Home
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Hemp 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 #C1B398 in HSL space. Pair Hemp 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 Hemp Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hemp 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 C2-876 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hemp
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Hemp is Bennington Gray (HC-82). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Bennington Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Bennington Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hemp
The closest Behr equivalent of Hemp is Palisade (ECC-21-2). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Palisade and you'll get the same color. See the full Palisade swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hemp
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Woolen Mittens (SW 9526), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hemp without repainting risk. See the full Woolen Mittens swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hemp
At Kompozit, the closest color to Hemp is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hemp
At Valspar, the closest color to Hemp is Kiln Clay (T579) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.1 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kiln Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hemp
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Hemp is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hemp
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hemp is Easy (PPG1026-3) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Easy swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hemp
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Hemp is Pigeon Gray (DE6214) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pigeon Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hemp
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hemp is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hemp
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Hemp. The nearest is Breakwater (416-3DB) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Breakwater swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hemp
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Hemp. The nearest is Ball Green (NO. 75) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ball Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Hemp
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Hemp — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 8.37). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-876 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hemp
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Hemp — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 10.12). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-876 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →