Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Hemp |
| SKU | C2-876 |
| Hex | #C1B398 |
| RGB | 193, 179, 152 |
| HSL | 40°, 25%, 68% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
17 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Hemp
At 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 →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hemp
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hemp. The nearest is Nomadic Desert (HGSW 3146) at ΔE 4.08 — 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 Nomadic Desert 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hemp
At Hirshfield's, 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 46 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Hemp
Rodda's nearest match is Ash Glaze (CA147), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hemp without repainting risk. See the full Ash Glaze swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Hemp
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Hemp is Tikal (TIKAL) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Hemp
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Hemp. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles 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 →