Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Limelight |
| SKU | BD75 |
| Hex | #A49668 |
| RGB | 164, 150, 104 |
| HSL | 46°, 25%, 53% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Limelight
Limelight sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Limelight 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.
Valspar
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Limelight 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 #A49668 in HSL space. Pair Limelight 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 Limelight Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Limelight 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 BD75 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Limelight
The closest Valspar equivalent of Limelight is Fond of Fronds (V096-4). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.1 vs 31). If Valspar is your counter, order Fond of Fronds and you'll get the same color. See the full Fond of Fronds swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Limelight
Behr's nearest match is Eco Green (PPU8-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Limelight without repainting risk. See the full Eco Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Limelight
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Limelight is Hiking Path (524) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hiking Path swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Limelight
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Limelight is All Nighter (0332) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full All Nighter swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Limelight
At Kompozit, the closest color to Limelight is Upon Reflection (0324) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Upon Reflection swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Limelight
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Limelight is Grape Leaves (DE5495) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Leaves swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Limelight
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Limelight is Sweet Sparrow (PPG1100-5) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Sparrow swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Limelight
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Limelight. The nearest is Lemon Verbena (SW 7726) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Verbena swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Limelight
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Limelight. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Limelight
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Limelight — the nearest deck color, Cowboy Hat (418-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.12). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD75 instead. See the full Cowboy Hat swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Limelight
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Limelight — the nearest deck color, Countryside (JG-52), is clearly different (ΔE 5.26). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD75 instead. See the full Countryside swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Limelight
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Limelight — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 7.94). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD75 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Limelight
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Limelight — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 9.84). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD75 instead. See the full Anita swatch →