Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Kazoo |
| SKU | C2-633 |
| Hex | #BA9C66 |
| RGB | 186, 156, 102 |
| HSL | 39°, 38%, 56% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About C2 Paint Kazoo
Kazoo sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Kazoo is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Kazoo 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 #BA9C66 in HSL space. Pair Kazoo 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 Kazoo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kazoo 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 C2-633 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kazoo
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rustic City (SW 7699), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kazoo without repainting risk. See the full Rustic City swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kazoo
The closest Behr equivalent of Kazoo is Antique Treasure (N280-5). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order Antique Treasure and you'll get the same color. See the full Antique Treasure swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kazoo
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Porter Ridge Tan (250), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kazoo without repainting risk. See the full Porter Ridge Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kazoo
At Valspar, the closest color to Kazoo is Swampwater (3008-7B) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.8 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swampwater swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kazoo
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Buffalo Hide (PPG1105-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kazoo without repainting risk. See the full Buffalo Hide swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kazoo
Glidden's nearest match is Buffalo Hide (PPG1105-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kazoo without repainting risk. See the full Buffalo Hide swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kazoo
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Kazoo. The nearest is Sweet Lemon Basil (321-4DB) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Lemon Basil swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kazoo
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kazoo is Golden Mystery (HGSW 2203) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Mystery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kazoo
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is New Cork (DE6180), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kazoo without repainting risk. See the full New Cork swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kazoo
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Kazoo is Duster (NO. 319). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Duster and you'll get the same color. See the full Duster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kazoo
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Kazoo is Gold Finch (0871) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Finch swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kazoo
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Danish Pine (H0030), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kazoo without repainting risk. See the full Danish Pine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Kazoo
Clare's nearest match is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kazoo without repainting risk. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kazoo
Kompozit's nearest match is Gold Finch (0871), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kazoo without repainting risk. See the full Gold Finch swatch →