Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Kalahari |
| SKU | C2-828 |
| Hex | #C6B196 |
| RGB | 198, 177, 150 |
| HSL | 34°, 30%, 68% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
15 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
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Kalahari
Glidden's nearest match is Beige Tellin (PPG15-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kalahari without repainting risk. See the full Beige Tellin swatch →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kalahari
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Nomadic Desert (HGSW 3146), 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kalahari
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Kalahari is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 2.49, 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 Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Kalahari
At Rodda, the closest color to Kalahari is Cardamom (CA141) — very close at ΔE 2.42, 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 Cardamom 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 →