Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | In the Bag |
| SKU | C2-840 |
| Hex | #A28D72 |
| RGB | 162, 141, 114 |
| HSL | 34°, 21%, 54% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint In the Bag
In the Bag sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
In the Bag 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.
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to In the Bag 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 #A28D72 in HSL space. Pair In the Bag 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 In the Bag Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching In the Bag 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 C2-840 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of In the Bag
Behr's nearest match is Archivist (T14-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for In the Bag without repainting risk. See the full Archivist swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of In the Bag
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tuscan Mosaic (DE6208), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for In the Bag without repainting risk. See the full Tuscan Mosaic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of In the Bag
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Clay (1034), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for In the Bag without repainting risk. See the full Clay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of In the Bag
Valspar's nearest match is Mountain Hideaway (M225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for In the Bag without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Hideaway swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of In the Bag
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to In the Bag is Barro Verde (SW 9123) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barro Verde swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of In the Bag
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to In the Bag is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of In the Bag
At Kompozit, the closest color to In the Bag is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of In the Bag
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to In the Bag is Batter's Box (320-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Batter's Box swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of In the Bag
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to In the Bag is Kinderhook Clay (H123) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of In the Bag
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of In the Bag. The nearest is Saddle Soap (PPG1102-5) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saddle Soap swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of In the Bag
Backdrop has no exact twin of In the Bag. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of In the Bag
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of In the Bag — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 5.12). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-840 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of In the Bag
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of In the Bag — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 11.72). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-840 instead. See the full Shade swatch →