Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Maran Shell |
| SKU | BD60 |
| Hex | #AA6D75 |
| RGB | 170, 109, 117 |
| HSL | 352°, 26%, 55% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About C2 Paint Maran Shell
With an LRV of 21, Maran Shell is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Maran Shell works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Maran Shell 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 #AA6D75 in HSL space. Pair Maran Shell 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 Maran Shell Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Maran Shell 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 BD60 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Maran Shell
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Prom Dress (1273), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Maran Shell without repainting risk. See the full Prom Dress swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Maran Shell
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cinnapink (0087), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Maran Shell without repainting risk. See the full Cinnapink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Maran Shell
At Kompozit, the closest color to Maran Shell is Fresh Day (0092) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Day swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Maran Shell
At Valspar, the closest color to Maran Shell is Taffeta Darling (V079-5) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22.2 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taffeta Darling swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Maran Shell
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Maran Shell is Carley's Rose (SW 9002) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carley's Rose swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Maran Shell
At Behr, the closest color to Maran Shell is Rum Spice (160F-5) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rum Spice swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Maran Shell
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Maran Shell is Horizon Glow (PPG1052-5) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Horizon Glow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Maran Shell
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Maran Shell. The nearest is Handmade Red (DE6026) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Handmade Red swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Maran Shell
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Maran Shell — the nearest deck color, Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30), is clearly different (ΔE 6.89). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD60 instead. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Maran Shell
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Maran Shell — the nearest deck color, Aged Clay (305-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 7.44). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD60 instead. See the full Aged Clay swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Maran Shell
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Maran Shell — the nearest deck color, Loggia (NO. 232), is clearly different (ΔE 10.13). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD60 instead. See the full Loggia swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Maran Shell
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Maran Shell — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 15.17). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD60 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Maran Shell
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Maran Shell — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 30.77). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD60 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →