Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Kalahari |
| SKU | C2-828 |
| Hex | #C6B196 |
| RGB | 198, 177, 150 |
| HSL | 34°, 30%, 68% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Kalahari
Kalahari 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.
Kalahari 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.
Dutch Boy
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Kalahari 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 #C6B196 in HSL space. Pair Kalahari 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 Kalahari Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kalahari 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 C2-828 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kalahari
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Kalahari is Light Chestnut (417-2DB). At ΔE 0.72 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 Dutch Boy is your counter, order Light Chestnut and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Chestnut swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kalahari
The closest Behr equivalent of Kalahari is Toasted Wheat (280E-3). At ΔE 0.77 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 Toasted Wheat and you'll get the same color. See the full Toasted Wheat swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kalahari
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Kalahari is Beige Tellin (PPG15-31). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Beige Tellin and you'll get the same color. See the full Beige Tellin swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kalahari
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Kalahari is 3am Latte (0175). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order 3am Latte and you'll get the same color. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kalahari
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Nomadic Desert (SW 6107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kalahari without repainting risk. See the full Nomadic Desert swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kalahari
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Truffle (AF-130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kalahari without repainting risk. See the full Truffle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kalahari
At Valspar, the closest color to Kalahari is Moose Mousse (3003-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kalahari
At Kompozit, the closest color to Kalahari is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kalahari
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Kalahari is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.6, 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 →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kalahari
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Kalahari is Sandal (DEC715) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kalahari
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Kalahari — the nearest deck color, Templeton Pink (NO. 303), is clearly different (ΔE 5.03). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-828 instead. See the full Templeton Pink swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Kalahari
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Kalahari — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 11.45). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-828 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Kalahari
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Kalahari — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 14.47). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-828 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →