Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Kalamazoo |
| SKU | C2-907 |
| Hex | #9E9581 |
| RGB | 158, 149, 129 |
| HSL | 41°, 13%, 56% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Kalamazoo 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.
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Magnolia Home
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Kalamazoo 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 #9E9581 in HSL space. Pair Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kalamazoo 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 C2-907 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kalamazoo
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Union Springs (DE6243), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Kalamazoo without repainting risk. See the full Union Springs swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kalamazoo
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Kalamazoo is Clifton Point (420-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clifton Point swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kalamazoo
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Kalamazoo is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kalamazoo
At Behr, the closest color to Kalamazoo is Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rolling Pebble swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kalamazoo
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Kalamazoo is Beige Gray (ES-51) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 41 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beige Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kalamazoo
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Kalamazoo is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kalamazoo
At Kompozit, the closest color to Kalamazoo is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kalamazoo
Valspar has no exact twin of Kalamazoo. The nearest is Coastal Villa (6005-2A) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kalamazoo
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Kalamazoo. The nearest is Green Earth (SW 7748) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Earth swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Kalamazoo
Backdrop has no exact twin of Kalamazoo. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kalamazoo
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Kalamazoo. The nearest is Chemise (NO. 216) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chemise swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kalamazoo
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Kalamazoo — the nearest deck color, Garden Essential (JG-57), is clearly different (ΔE 6.45). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-907 instead. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Kalamazoo
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Kalamazoo — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 7.11). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-907 instead. See the full Shade swatch →